Water News

Manitoba Living Lab takes new direction

The Western Producer

The Manitoba Association of Watersheds is hammering out specifics for the next five years of Living Labs work. It s the successor to Living Labs Eastern Prairies, established as part of a multimillion-dollar commitment from the federal government in 2019. The idea was to provide common ground for researchers, farmers and other stakeholders to develop and test sustainable agriculture practices. The Nov. 15 announcement came with another $9.2 million in funding over the next five years. Click here to continue reading

Irrigation modernization moves ahead in Alta.

The Western Producer

It’s full bore ahead for the nearly $1 billion Alberta Irrigation Modernization program launched more than two years ago that will see hundreds of kilometres of open canals converted to underground pipes, improved infrastructure and expanded reservoir capacity. Most of the work is expected to be complete by the 2028 deadline. Click here to continue reading

Compare and contrast: Weather tracker: Ethiopia hit by severe drought amid east Africa floods

The Guardian
The regions of Tigray and Amhara in northern Ethiopia have continued to experience severe drought conditions. The southern and eastern parts of the country, along with Kenya and Somalia, have been hit by flooding. Somalia suffered the worst of the flooding, with 50 people reported dead. According to the Somali disaster management agency almost 700,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Click here to continue reading

Alberta Energy Regulator sticks with approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

National Observer

Alberta’s energy regulator ruled Thursday that it won’t reconsider approvals for Suncor to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection. It unlocks an estimated billion barrels of bitumen. Click here to continue reading

Canada and New Brunswick invest in new municipal well infrastructure in Fundy Albert

Water Canada

Fundy Albert will be building new wells and related infrastructure thanks to the combined investment of over $12.2 million from the governments of Canada and New Brunswick and the municipality. Click here to continue reading

Wastewater stats affirm Prince Albert’s growing drug crisis, says police chief

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Data from the Canadian Wastewater Survey shows the city has the highest daily load per capita of cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription amphetamines among seven Canadian cities – also including Saskatoon, Halifax, Montreal, Edmonton, Metro Vancouver and Toronto. Click here to continue reading

Water testing could help unveil substance abuse trends in Cold Lake

Lakeland Today

In an attempt to gain deeper insights into substance abuse trends within the Cold Lake community, the Cold Lake Regional Utility Service Commission (RUSC) has been given the green light for a pioneering proof-of-concept study. Click here to continue reading

Regulator investigating treated water release at Imperial’s Kearl oilsands facility

Edmonton Journal
The Alberta Energy Regulator is looking into an accidental release of treated water into the Muskeg River from Imperial Oil’s Kearl operation. Click here to continue reading

Despite the risk of military explosives, TC Energy wants to build ‘Ontario’s battery’ on Georgian Bay

The Narwhal

Pumping water in and out of a National Defence site in Meaford could be a win for clean energy. Locals are wary of TC Energy’s track record — and the buried weapons putting soil, water and wildlife at risk. Click here to continue reading

Mackenzie River’s low water levels are preventing crucial supplies from reaching remote NWT communities

The Globe and Mail

Tons of freight, including groceries and heating fuel, are left undelivered talong the Mackenzie River due to low water levels. Click here to continue reading