2024 Irrigation Season Water Supply Update July 2024
St. Mary River Irrigation District Allocation within the SMRID remains at 9- inches, based on information provided by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Allocation is expected to remain at 9-inches for […]
The City of Calgary is considering replacing the water pipe that ruptured
Global News City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term – including building a new one – after a June rupture forced Calgarians […]
Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CTV News Calgary builders say they’re glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of […]
Much of Alberta overcame long-term severe drought — but the roller-coaster isn’t over yet
CBC Alberta’s dry winter conditions saw a turnaround thanks to spring rainfall across much of the prairies — but that doesn’t mean the province is done with drought yet. Parts […]
Stricter outdoor water restrictions to return to Calgary as urgent feeder main repairs needed
CTV News Calgary will return to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions later this month as city crews begin repair work on 16 new sites on a feeder main affected by […]
Province announces first round of grants tied to drought and flood mitigation
CBC The Alberta government says it has approved grants to 14 municipalities, two First Nations and one Metis settlement seeking to develop drought and flood mitigation projects. Click here […]
Irrigation must take soil needs into account: specialist
The Western Producer Len Hingley, an irrigation specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, urges irrigators to consider proper rates based on soil media. Click here to read the story. […]
Wildfires devastated Jasper. The soot and ash are putting Alberta’s glaciers at risk, scientists warn
CBC Ash is darkening Athabasca Glacier, causing it to absorb more solar heat and hastening glacier melt. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more […]
Blue-green algae found in Pigeon Lake, Half Moon Lake
CTV News Alberta Health Services is advising visitors and residents of Pigeon Lake and Half Moon Lake to take precautions because of blue-green algae found in their waters. Blue-green algae, […]
Clean. Drain. Dry.
Government of Alberta Alberta is increasing public awareness to stop zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other dangerous invasive species from entering the province. Click here to read the story. […]