Rural Alberta wary as E coli threatens private water
Bruce van Mulligen of Palliser Health Authority warns private water supplies in southeastern Alberta risk contamination from livestock and human waste. Officials urge testing surface water twice yearly and wells once yearly. uptake remains low with only a minority of rural users submitting samples. E coli 0157:H7 linked cases rise since 1996, while critics accuse government of shelving livestock operation reforms.
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E. coli tragedy not boosting Hat sales
Hat owner says Walkerton water contamination scare not lifting bottled water demand. Icy Mountain Water expands to new Foundry Street site, plans grand opening with mayoral ribbon cutting and charity event. Industry experts report limited long term impact, noting only increased interest in water testing and health concerns among families.
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Cypress Hills
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Doug MacKenzie
Culligan Water Conditioning
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Simply Water
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Sierra Springs Waters
Alberta watchdog seeks to close Viagra prescription site
The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons urged blocking an Internet portal that lets American doctors issue Viagra prescriptions to Canadians. Registrars warned online long-distance prescriptions bypass physical exams, risking unsafe medical care and rapid delivery by couriers.
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