Southern Alberta Deluged by Drought Across Prairies in June
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reports June drought across southern Alberta and the Prairies with Abnormally dry conditions, low precipitation, and hot winds. Cattle ranchers and crop producers in southern Alberta face worsening drought while some southwest pockets saw light relief. July outlook hints at limited moisture improvement and sustained heat.
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AAFC
Canadian Drought Monitor
CDM
Canada
Trevor Hadwen
Prairies
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Hadwen
Prairie
Manitoba
Peace River
Agr.gc
Blue Cross urges safety around water this summer
Alberta Blue Cross promotes drowning prevention ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week with tips to swim not alone, supervise children closely, avoid alcohol and cannabis, watch for open water dangers, and use flotation devices plus the Swim to Survive program.
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Blue Cross
Alberta
Brian Geislinger
Alberta Blue Cross
Canada
Lifesaving.org
Water advisory issued for Enchant Park Pond
Alberta Health Services warns the public not to swim or wade at Enchant Municipal Park Pond due to elevated fecal bacteria. Illness may result from water ingestion and skin, ear, or eye infections are possible with contact. Advisers will monitor and the notice remains in effect until further notice.
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Enchant Park Pond
Alberta Health Services
Enchant Municipal Park
Enchant Municipal Park Pond
AHS Environmental Public Health
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