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August 29, 2024 News

Alberta launches feasibility study for new reservoir to combat drought

In a move to address the growing water demands and potential drought risks in central Alberta, the provincial government has announced a feasibility study for a new reservoir east of Red Deer.

The initiative aims to bolster water storage capacity for communities, businesses, and agricultural operations in the region.

The proposed reservoir on the Red Deer River near Ardley, Alberta, will be the focus of this comprehensive study, which will evaluate the costs, benefits, and overall feasibility of the project.

Alberta operates several large reservoirs in the South Saskatchewan River Basin, which help maintain water supplies for various needs while supporting the aquatic environment. The water stored at Glennifer Lake, created by the Dickson Dam, is a prime example, supplementing low winter flows along the Red Deer River, and ensuring adequate water supply for Red Deer and Drumheller.

RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, highlights the government’s commitment to water management.

“Our government is delivering on our pledge to investigate a broad range of water management infrastructure options to ensure our growing communities, irrigators, and businesses have the water they need when they need it,” says Minister Sigurdson. “Our agricultural producers depend on Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure so they can continue putting food on tables here and around the world.”

The feasibility study will include a desktop technical assessment, conceptual dam options, stakeholder engagement, site investigation, and a detailed cost-benefit analysis.

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Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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