Moira Wyton
CBC News
April 4, 2024
Saskatchewan’s water agency says reservoir levels are looking strong for the months ahead, despite a prolonged drought and an abnormally warm winter.
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John Pomeroy Has Seen the Okanagan’s Hotter, Drier Future
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee
April 3, 2024
The noted hydrologist projects a harsh shift in the region’s climate and water supply.
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Record Sask. snowfall won’t overcome years of ‘unprecedented’ drought, hydrologist says
Keenan Sorokan
CTV News Saskatoon
March 7, 2024
Saskatchewan’s near-record snowfall is bringing some relief to farmers, although it may not be enough to stave off long term drought concerns.
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As drought persists on the Prairies, some farmers are selling off their herds
Julia Wong
CBC News Edmonton
March 6, 2024
Prairies in the midst of multi-year drought
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How growing cattle feed indoors could help ranchers maintain herds during drought
Rachel Maclean
CBC News Calgary
March 5, 2024
Drought has been impacting Alberta for years, often leaving cattle operators struggling to find cattle feed
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Hydro Power’s Conundrum: Rising Demand in a Drier Climate
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee
March 4, 2024
Central to low-carbon economic plans is an electricity source threatened by drought.
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The water gets hotter and the frog just sits there
John Pomeroy, Bob Sandford, and Thomas Axworthy
Canada’s National Observer
February 29, 2024
What we are seeing now is exactly what scientists predicted long ago. If we did not act immediately on the climate threat, we would find ourselves in a situation where we cannot keep up with the frequency of climate-related water disasters.
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Alberta expected to see drought this spring: ‘Very concerned now’
Global News
February 28, 2024
As we inch closer to spring, drought continues to loom in Alberta. While Edmonton saw a lot of snowfall this week, it will still not be enough to mitigate the risks. Dr. John Pomeroy, a University of Saskatchewan professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, joined Global News at Noon to speak about what we can expect.
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The Prairies are heading into another drought. Here’s why we’re more vulnerable this time around
Stephanie Cram
CBC News Edmonton
February 28, 2024
In northern Alberta, a worrisomely dry winter has raised some fears about an issue that hasn’t historically been a problem — drought.
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Water expert warns of changes in runoff, demand
Alex McCuaig
The Western Producer
February 22, 2024
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources says mountain runoff in the future may come too soon for adequate capture