By Rob VogtLooks can be deceiving.The recent heavy snowfall has provided some moisture, but this area is still in drought, and the Town of Claresholm’s water restrictions are still in effect.The town gets its water from the Pine Coulee Reservoir west of Stavely, and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas has already started to fill the reservoir.“The reality is they need … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Town of Claresholm is preparing for another spring and summer where water conservation measures will again have to be adopted.At its March 25 meeting, Claresholm town council discussed the water situation after a report from administration.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained the town is still in a water shortage and Stage 3 of its … Read more…
By Dave Lueneberg, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter; Photo by Jerry Liguori A plan announced last month by the Alberta government will boost efforts to keep the ferruginous hawk a key part of the province’s ecosystem. Known for flying and nesting over the southern grasslands, including here in the southwest, its population in the early 2000s dropped dangerously low, but has managed … Read more…
By Dave Lueneberg, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “We have to find better ways to maximize our province’s water supply, not just for today but also for future Albertans.” Those were just some of the words used by the province’s environment minister, Rebecca Schulz, March 13 as the Alberta government announced $35 million in funding toward what it believes could be another … Read more…
By Rob VogtA group of concerned citizens in the Municipal District of Willow Creek has organized an evening to provide information on water, drought, and the threat of wildfire.Roy Penniket and Rod Brunes, who are part of the Chinook Watershed Crew, appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s March 11 meeting to explain what they have planned, and request … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlthough recent snowfall is a welcome relief, planning is under way throughout Alberta for the drought that is coming in the spring, including the potential for water-sharing agreements among water licence holders.At its Feb. 12 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulze, minister of Environment and Protected Areas, to water licence holders about the water … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlthough recent snowfall is a welcome relief, planning is underway throughout Alberta for the drought that is coming in the spring.At its Jan. 10 meeting, the council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulze, minister of Environment and Protected Areas, about the water situation in the province.“Alberta is currently in a significant drought,“ Schulze wrote. “During summer 2023, several … Read more…