Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group
Videos
-
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group
01:56 | October 20, 2021
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects
01:46 | May 13, 2026
-
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.
02:07 | May 13, 2026
-
Lethbridge girl advances to quarterfinals of Ranger Rick magazine competition
02:09 | May 11, 2026
-
Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage
01:53 | May 4, 2026
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later
02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park
02:12 | May 3, 2026
-
Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes
02:04 | May 3, 2026
-
Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills
02:23 | April 30, 2026
-
Alberta farmers optimistic about early snow ahead of hot summer
02:11 | April 21, 2026
-
Lethbridge firefighters prepare for wildfire season
02:00 | April 15, 2026
-
Elk Island National Park sends wood bison to Alaska as part of conservation efforts
01:37 | April 13, 2026
-
Reopen Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt? RMA calls for policy reform to curb growing encounters
02:06 | April 8, 2026
-
Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report
02:02 | April 6, 2026
-
Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks
02:09 | April 4, 2026
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline
01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Federal government allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta
02:19 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program
02:07 | March 24, 2026
-
Alberta farmers face uncertainty with rising fertilizer prices
02:08 | March 20, 2026
-
Contrasting national park plans pit Canada against the United States
02:14 | March 19, 2026
-
Copper thieves target wind turbines near Pincher Creek
01:46 | March 18, 2026
-
Strong southern Alberta winds prompt preventative tree maintenance reminders
01:57 | March 17, 2026
-
Winter weather brings avalanche risk to Waterton
01:50 | March 16, 2026
-
Aspiring cowboy learns from southern Alberta ranchers
02:25 | March 12, 2026
-
International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights women in agriculture
02:21 | March 10, 2026
-
2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer
04:43 | March 4, 2026
-
Dangerous avalanche conditions expected to persist across western Canada until winter ends
02:09 | March 1, 2026
-
Two people swept up in Alberta avalanche, one person critical
01:40 | February 27, 2026
-
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition
01:58 | February 23, 2026
-
Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures
01:57 | February 22, 2026
-
Castle Mountain Resort debuts high-speed chairlift
01:49 | February 17, 2026
-
Southern Alberta ranchers celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day
02:25 | February 10, 2026
-
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group
01:56 | October 20, 2021
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects
01:46 | May 13, 2026
-
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.
02:07 | May 13, 2026
-
Lethbridge girl advances to quarterfinals of Ranger Rick magazine competition
02:09 | May 11, 2026
-
Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage
01:53 | May 4, 2026
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later
02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park
02:12 | May 3, 2026
-
Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes
02:04 | May 3, 2026
-
Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills
02:23 | April 30, 2026
-
Alberta farmers optimistic about early snow ahead of hot summer
02:11 | April 21, 2026
-
Lethbridge firefighters prepare for wildfire season
02:00 | April 15, 2026
-
Elk Island National Park sends wood bison to Alaska as part of conservation efforts
01:37 | April 13, 2026
-
Reopen Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt? RMA calls for policy reform to curb growing encounters
02:06 | April 8, 2026
-
Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report
02:02 | April 6, 2026
-
Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks
02:09 | April 4, 2026
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline
01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Federal government allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta
02:19 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program
02:07 | March 24, 2026
-
Alberta farmers face uncertainty with rising fertilizer prices
02:08 | March 20, 2026
-
Contrasting national park plans pit Canada against the United States
02:14 | March 19, 2026
-
Copper thieves target wind turbines near Pincher Creek
01:46 | March 18, 2026
-
Strong southern Alberta winds prompt preventative tree maintenance reminders
01:57 | March 17, 2026
-
Winter weather brings avalanche risk to Waterton
01:50 | March 16, 2026
-
Aspiring cowboy learns from southern Alberta ranchers
02:25 | March 12, 2026
-
International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights women in agriculture
02:21 | March 10, 2026
-
2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer
04:43 | March 4, 2026
-
Dangerous avalanche conditions expected to persist across western Canada until winter ends
02:09 | March 1, 2026
-
Two people swept up in Alberta avalanche, one person critical
01:40 | February 27, 2026
-
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition
01:58 | February 23, 2026
-
Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures
01:57 | February 22, 2026
-
Castle Mountain Resort debuts high-speed chairlift
01:49 | February 17, 2026
-
Southern Alberta ranchers celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day
02:25 | February 10, 2026
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group
Description
October 20, 2021
The Alberta Wilderness Association is sharing its worries over a historic $850-million investment into irrigation infrastructure in southern Alberta. Eloise Therien has more on why they’ve raised a red flag.
-
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group01:56 | October 20, 2021 -
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects01:46 | May 13, 2026 -
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.02:07 | May 13, 2026 -
Lethbridge girl advances to quarterfinals of Ranger Rick magazine competition02:09 | May 11, 2026 -
Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage01:53 | May 4, 2026 -
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026 -
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park02:12 | May 3, 2026 -
Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes02:04 | May 3, 2026 -
Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills02:23 | April 30, 2026 -
Alberta farmers optimistic about early snow ahead of hot summer02:11 | April 21, 2026 -
Lethbridge firefighters prepare for wildfire season02:00 | April 15, 2026 -
Elk Island National Park sends wood bison to Alaska as part of conservation efforts01:37 | April 13, 2026 -
Reopen Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt? RMA calls for policy reform to curb growing encounters02:06 | April 8, 2026 -
Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report02:02 | April 6, 2026 -
Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks02:09 | April 4, 2026 -
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026 -
Federal government allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta02:19 | March 31, 2026 -
Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program02:07 | March 24, 2026 -
Alberta farmers face uncertainty with rising fertilizer prices02:08 | March 20, 2026 -
Contrasting national park plans pit Canada against the United States02:14 | March 19, 2026 -
Copper thieves target wind turbines near Pincher Creek01:46 | March 18, 2026 -
Strong southern Alberta winds prompt preventative tree maintenance reminders01:57 | March 17, 2026 -
Winter weather brings avalanche risk to Waterton01:50 | March 16, 2026 -
Aspiring cowboy learns from southern Alberta ranchers02:25 | March 12, 2026 -
International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights women in agriculture02:21 | March 10, 2026 -
2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer04:43 | March 4, 2026 -
Dangerous avalanche conditions expected to persist across western Canada until winter ends02:09 | March 1, 2026 -
Two people swept up in Alberta avalanche, one person critical01:40 | February 27, 2026 -
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026 -
Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures01:57 | February 22, 2026 -
Castle Mountain Resort debuts high-speed chairlift01:49 | February 17, 2026 -
Southern Alberta ranchers celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day02:25 | February 10, 2026
-
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group01:56 | October 20, 2021
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects01:46 | May 13, 2026
-
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.02:07 | May 13, 2026
-
Lethbridge girl advances to quarterfinals of Ranger Rick magazine competition02:09 | May 11, 2026
-
Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage01:53 | May 4, 2026
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park02:12 | May 3, 2026
-
Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes02:04 | May 3, 2026
-
Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills02:23 | April 30, 2026
-
Alberta farmers optimistic about early snow ahead of hot summer02:11 | April 21, 2026
-
Lethbridge firefighters prepare for wildfire season02:00 | April 15, 2026
-
Elk Island National Park sends wood bison to Alaska as part of conservation efforts01:37 | April 13, 2026
-
Reopen Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt? RMA calls for policy reform to curb growing encounters02:06 | April 8, 2026
-
Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report02:02 | April 6, 2026
-
Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks02:09 | April 4, 2026
-
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026
-
Federal government allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta02:19 | March 31, 2026
-
Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program02:07 | March 24, 2026
-
Alberta farmers face uncertainty with rising fertilizer prices02:08 | March 20, 2026
-
Contrasting national park plans pit Canada against the United States02:14 | March 19, 2026
-
Copper thieves target wind turbines near Pincher Creek01:46 | March 18, 2026
-
Strong southern Alberta winds prompt preventative tree maintenance reminders01:57 | March 17, 2026
-
Winter weather brings avalanche risk to Waterton01:50 | March 16, 2026
-
Aspiring cowboy learns from southern Alberta ranchers02:25 | March 12, 2026
-
International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights women in agriculture02:21 | March 10, 2026
-
2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer04:43 | March 4, 2026
-
Dangerous avalanche conditions expected to persist across western Canada until winter ends02:09 | March 1, 2026
-
Two people swept up in Alberta avalanche, one person critical01:40 | February 27, 2026
-
Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026
-
Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures01:57 | February 22, 2026
-
Castle Mountain Resort debuts high-speed chairlift01:49 | February 17, 2026
-
Southern Alberta ranchers celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day02:25 | February 10, 2026
Major irrigation investment raises concerns for conservationist group
Description
October 20, 2021
The Alberta Wilderness Association is sharing its worries over a historic $850-million investment into irrigation infrastructure in southern Alberta. Eloise Therien has more on why they’ve raised a red flag.
National News
-
Hansen, Artemis II crew meet Carney during Ottawa visit2:0016 hours ago -
Manitoba, federal governments violated First Nations’ child welfare rights, judge rules1:5516 hours ago -
PWHL announces Hamilton expansion ahead of all-Canadian Walter Cup Finals1:5517 hours ago -
Hantavirus: More Canadians in isolation after cruise exposure1:4416 hours ago -
What are Trump, Xi’s goals for high-stakes China summit?1:4617 hours ago -
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects1:4616 hours ago -
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.2:0716 hours ago -
Global National: May 1321:4618 hours ago -
Mark Carney, Danielle Smith expected to announce carbon pricing and pipeline deal1:2616 hours ago -
All-Canadian Walter Cup PWHL final will feature Montreal vs. Ottawa1:0520 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
U.S DEA once again blames Canada for illegal fentanyl imports1:5616 hours ago -
Business Matters: Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi2:291 day ago -
Health Matters: More than 1700 passengers confined to cruise ship near France due to suspected norovirus outbreak2:051 day ago -
Separatist leader behind voter list leak ‘not cooperating’: Elections Alberta2:011 day ago -
‘No sign’ of larger hantavirus outbreak: WHO1:531 day ago -
Starmer vows to stay on as British PM despite growing resignation calls1:562 days ago -
Business Matters: Canada well-positioned to deal with global fertilizer shortage2:132 days ago -
Japanese snack giant Calbee switches to monochrome packaging amid Iran-related ink shortage0:422 days ago -
Dutch painting recovered after it was stolen from Jewish art collector in WWII0:252 days ago -
5 countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel’s participation2:052 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: May 1321:4618 hours ago -
Global National: May 1218:202 days ago -
Global National: May 1122:003 days ago -
Global National: May 1021:354 days ago -
Global National: May 921:475 days ago -
Global National: May 722:087 days ago -
Global National: May 621:371 week ago -
Global National: May 522:011 week ago -
Global National: May 422:031 week ago -
Global National: May 321:202 weeks ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6:00 Toronto: May 13, 202624:3718 hours ago -
‘Pearson is a disaster’: Poilievre backs Toronto island airport expansion2:292 weeks ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:013 weeks ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:163 weeks ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:063 weeks ago -
Toronto kicks-off spring cleanup campaign1:393 weeks ago
Canada
-
Hansen, Artemis II crew meet Carney during Ottawa visit2:0016 hours ago -
Manitoba, federal governments violated First Nations’ child welfare rights, judge rules1:5516 hours ago -
Hantavirus: More Canadians in isolation after cruise exposure1:4416 hours ago -
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.2:0716 hours ago -
Danielle Smith says province to appeal Alberta judge’s ruling against separation petition3:5616 hours ago -
Child dead, mother arrested after police descend on Toronto home2:3216 hours ago -
Danielle Smith rejects judge’s ruling to quash Alberta separatism petition as ‘anti-democratic’3:0416 hours ago -
Federal government restricts entry for passengers and crew of MV Hondius2:0016 hours ago -
Dior gown worn by Celine Dion at 2024 Paris Olympics on display in Montreal0:371 day ago -
Multiple people in hospital from transport bus rollover in near Grande Prairie0:231 day ago
U.S. News
-
U.S. indicts 2 foreign operators, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge3:1220 hours ago -
Tennessee man wanted for sex crimes against minors in U.S. arrested in Winnipeg0:361 day ago -
Epstein survivors deliver powerful testimony, allege authorities victimized them all over again3:512 days ago -
California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to being an agent for China1:532 days ago -
Lynette Hooker: U.S. investigators seize sailboat as questions swirl about U.S. woman missing in the Bahamas1:222 days ago -
Canadian travel to U.S. up slightly, ending 15 month slide: StatCan1:532 days ago -
Video shows moment person sucked into engine of plane taking off from Denver International Airport2:203 days ago -
6 people found dead in a cargo train boxcar in Texas0:293 days ago -
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty0:473 days ago -
U.S. releases files on UFOs, decades of sightings revealed1:506 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Hantavirus: More Canadians in isolation after cruise exposure1:4416 hours ago -
What are Trump, Xi’s goals for high-stakes China summit?1:4617 hours ago -
Former Mountie cleared of foreign interference charges2:0016 hours ago -
Business Matters: Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi2:291 day ago -
Health Matters: More than 1700 passengers confined to cruise ship near France due to suspected norovirus outbreak2:051 day ago -
BC Place upgrades unveiled2:202 days ago -
‘No sign’ of larger hantavirus outbreak: WHO1:531 day ago -
Trump heads to China for high-stakes summit with Xi1:542 days ago -
Vancouver’s FIFA bylaws kick off Wednesday2:122 days ago -
Modi quoted PM Carney’s Davos speech in 2-hour chat during India visit: Minister Champagne1:362 days ago
Politics
-
Trump seeks greater China cooperation, invites Xi to White House3:105 hours ago -
Mayor Andy Fillmore5:477 hours ago -
B.C. Ferries summer plan2:5616 hours ago -
Manitoba, federal governments violated First Nations’ child welfare rights, judge rules1:5516 hours ago -
What are Trump, Xi’s goals for high-stakes China summit?1:4617 hours ago -
Mikisew Cree First Nation sues Alberta, federal governments over energy projects1:4616 hours ago -
Alberta, Ottawa clear hurdle for new pipeline to B.C.2:0716 hours ago -
Global News at 6:00 Toronto: May 13, 202624:3718 hours ago -
U.S DEA once again blames Canada for illegal fentanyl imports1:5616 hours ago -
Former Mountie cleared of foreign interference charges2:0016 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Federal government restricts entry for passengers and crew of MV Hondius2:0016 hours ago -
Protecting children from window and balcony falls4:441 day ago -
BC nurses vote 98.2% in favour of a strike3:011 day ago -
Public health risk remains low in global hantavirus outbreak: WHO1:432 days ago -
Ontario’s auditor general says she asked her doctor to double-check AI scribe transcript0:412 days ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning for infant self-feeding devices2:102 days ago -
Healthy Living: Insomnia factors and sleep quality4:322 days ago -
Doctors reiterate hantavirus ‘very different disease’ from COVID-191:582 days ago -
Report: Hospital underfunding causing longer wait times2:033 days ago -
Health Matters: Pregnant people with endometriosis face slightly higher risk of having a child with birth defects, study says2:333 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:232 days ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:533 weeks ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:583 weeks ago -
Report: Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked framework2:152 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:382 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:453 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:133 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:025 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:515 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:305 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:595 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3713 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4920 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0524 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2531 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0042 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5745 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1545 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1249 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3843 months ago