Drought prompts renewed push for South Saskatchewan river irrigation
Facing severe drought, officials discuss using the South Saskatchewan River for irrigation via a Meridian dam or similar project. Science Minister Lorne Taylor credits potential regional benefits while opponents warn of costs and environmental harm. A feasibility study funded by Alberta seeks to gauge viability and methods.
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Alberta Health Bill Faces Less Private Surgery Shift
Alberta faces a private surgery question as Bill 11 approaches passage with critics warning of mass private contracts, while health authorities reportedly plan no new outsourcing for overnight stays. Kursk bodies salvage effort aims to cut hull sections to reach 118 sailors and is led by Deputy PM Klebanov amid disaster probe findings.
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Medicine Hat Fire Break Debate Sparks Mixed Views
Former fire chief Bob Bates urges caution and proposes grass fire breaks near the Saamis Tepee area as a preventive measure. Medicine Hat fire chief Garry Mauch argues breaks disrupts more than they help, citing rapid response and firefighter capability to handle grass fires. Leo Hill of the Saamis Tepee Association backs the department, favors a green tree strip planned for next year, and warns against ecological damage from breaks. Bates notes dry weather heightening risk, while cutting grass could curb frequent fires this summer.
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Medicine Hat and Swift Current Alberta Weather Summary
The forecast covers Medicine Hat to Banff with cloudy periods and showers in places. Temperatures range from highs near 19 to 24 C and lows from 3 to 10 C across southern and central Alberta. Wind shifts from north to west then north, with UV Index around 4.1 and burn time about 34 minutes.
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