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Water is an indispensable tool for fighting fires, but lower-than-normal water levels have inspired Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) to find ways to save on water usage.

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comArea reservoirs are rising after recent rainfall but they still remain below normal levels. An update by the

For companies operating across Alberta, grappling with the risks of severe drought and wildfires could define the coming months.

For companies operating across Alberta, grappling with the risks of severe drought and wildfires could define the coming months.

Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year.

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Oldman's River brings together Marty's poetry both new and old, published and unpublished.

The $10,000 prize, announced last month, honours Canadian poets and poetry, and celebrates the legacy of Purdy. The winner was announced on April 21, the 24th anniversary of the poet's death.

On his journey Mike Drew found Wally’s Beach was closed, but the Oldman and St. Mary rivers were flowing a little bit more freely now.

The province has announced the largest water sharing agreement in Alberta’s history, which will see Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, among other municipalities, cut water use.