Dry Conditions

• Sask. crop report: 9 per cent of crops harvested in the province

  The crop report for the week of Aug. 8 to 14 shows nine per cent of crops in Saskatchewan have been harvested this week, ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• City of Calgary reduces water use due to drought conditions

  Calgary has turned the dial up on drought conditions from normal to dry and warn if drought conditions persist, they may implement mandatory outdoor water restrictions.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2023
  
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• Okanagan Valley moves to level two drought

  A level two drought isn't expected to severely impact the environment, however Jackson says that could quickly change if the valley doesn't get enough rain.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2023
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• Hot and dry conditions could produce ‘catastrophic’ situation for Alberta ranchers

  Southern Alberta ranchers are hitting a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
• Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: June 11.

  Global News Hour at 6 Calgary for June 11, 2023. Hosted by Sarah Offin.

  Jun 11, 2023
• Evacuation alert lifted for parts of Alberta’s Wood Buffalo region as wildfire threat there eases

  While dozens of new wildfires sprung up across Alberta on Thursday, there was some good news on the fire front in parts of the Wood Buffalo region.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
• Dry conditions lead to another large grass fire in Winnipeg, firefighters say

  Firefighters were called to a blaze the size of a football field near Waverley Street and the Perimeter Highway around 4:30 p.m. Monday.

  Fire

  May 2, 2023
• Warm weather sparks concern over wildfire risks across Alberta

  Alberta is once again in drought conditions, with the hot dry weather prompting fire bans, advisories and restrictions across Alberta.

  Weather

  May 1, 2023
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• Officials urge caution following several grass fires in the Okanagan

  The most recent grass fires in the Okanagan were in Penticton and Kelowna.

  Fire

  Apr 6, 2023
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• Hamilton Conservation Authority asks residents to lower water use amid dry summer

  The Hamilton Conservation Authority says current dry conditions in the city have forced the declaration of a Level 1 low water condition for the entire HCA watershed.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2022