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Compare and Contrast: US faces deadly floods in north-east and longer heatwaves in south and west
The Guardian
Flash flood warnings were still in place in parts of Vermont on Tuesday morning, as the state capital Montpelier’s downtown was under water and officials fear a local dam could fail for the first time since it was built, threatening further inundation. Click here to continue reading
High beef prices a bright spot for Alberta producers coping with prolonged drought
CBC News
High prices on beef at the grocery store may be a pain for consumers, but it’s providing some relief for Alberta’s cattle farmers when they badly need it. Drought, wildfires, flooding. It’s already been a tough year for Alberta’s cattle farmers. Multiple counties in Alberta have declared agricultural disasters due to droughts, wildfires, and floods. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Toronto Star
Around the country, utilities have been leaving lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work. Worse, they have been removing sections, disturbing the pipe and leaving the rest, which can spike lead levels, causing harm that will last a lifetime, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. Click here to continue reading
Lethbridge launches drinking water stations to help beat the heat
CTV News
Four new drinking water stations have opened as part of a pilot project by the City of Lethbridge to help keep residents hydrated. The four drinking water stations are part of a budget initiative launched by Lethbridge city councillor Nick Paladino. Click here to continue reading
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation mandate letter
Government of Alberta
In her letter, the Premier outlines her expectations that Alberta continues to be the economic and job creation engine of Canada and asks Minister Sigurdson to deliver on a platform commitment to expand the Feeder Assistance Loan Guarantee to $3 million to support Alberta producers as they feed the country and compete in the global economy. Click here to continue reading
Many central Alberta crops have improved but more rain needed
Red Deer Advocate
However, the amount of rain has varied considerably across the county. Some land is so wet farmers are having a hard time getting in to spray, but others have seen very little moisture. The eastern part of the county appears drier than other areas. Click here to continue reading
Sask. irrigators left without water for weekend
Western Producer
Saskatchewan irrigators who use the Broderick reservoir won’t have access to water for three days because of low water flows at the Eastside pumping station on Lake Diefenbaker. The Water Security Agency confirmed July 7 that flows along the M1 canal into the reservoir were low, although lake levels were described as sufficient. Click here to continue reading
As Quebec gets wetter because of climate change, risks of landslides increase
Ponoka News
Climate change is likely to increase the frequency of weather events that cause landslides in Quebec, like the one that killed two people a week ago in the Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean region, said a researcher who studies natural risks. Click here to continue reading
Rescue in Calgary’s Confederation Park prompts concerns about flood mitigation work
Global News
The city is installing a debris screen across Confederation Creek to mitigate the flooding that had been occurring in the last several decades due to the clogging of debris at the downstream outfall. The area would be flooded for a long period of time because city crews could not safely get under the water to remove the debris. The city says this was a serious public safety issue. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: India floods: monsoon rains leave 22 dead in north as Delhi sees wettest July day in decades
The Guardian
Torrential rain across northern India has killed at least 22 people, causing landslides and flash floods in the region, with Delhi receiving the most rainfall in decades, reports and officials have said. Schools in Delhi were closed after heavy rains lashed the national capital over the weekend, and authorities in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand asked people not to venture out of their homes unless necessary. Click here to continue reading