Alberta Drought

• Alberta weather watchers say recent snow not enough to alleviate drought concerns

  Despite the heavy snowfall across much of Western Canada this week, farmers, ranchers and firefighters say it may not be enough to make up for the dry winter so far.

  Fire

  Feb 18
  
• Dry conditions spark concerns about wildfires in southern Alberta

  A lack of precipitation in recent months has prompted growing concerns about the danger of wildfires across much of southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 28, 2025
  
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• Alberta government putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

  Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2025
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• Auditor general finds Alberta’s system for managing surface water is ineffective

  Alberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing surface water is ineffective and not set up to deal with changing conditions.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2024
• Alberta towns offer incentives to replace grass lawns with drought-resistant alternatives

  Drought conditions in Alberta have led the towns of Cochrane and Okotoks to offer residents financial incentives to replace their lawns with alternatives that use less water.

  Environment

  May 12, 2024
• Alberta bill would change election date, allow province to assume control during local emergencies

  The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would move the fixed election date, and allow the province to assume control of a local emergency response.

  Politics

  May 9, 2024
• Rainstorm ‘not enough’ to pull Alberta out of drought, expert says

  The rain event hitting much of Alberta for several days is well timed and well located but it's not enough to pull Alberta out of drought, experts say.

  Weather

  May 7, 2024
• Rain barrel usage increasing in southern Alberta

  The looming concerns of a drought are leaving many to consider conservation options, such as rain collection barrels. Local businesses are reporting higher demand and lower stock.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
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• Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergency

  Stage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.

  Environment

  May 2, 2024
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• Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta

  The Calgary area is currently under an Environment Canada special weather statement.

  Weather

  Apr 29, 2024