Publications

Fire ban system approved activities list : a guide to levels of fire activity restrictions in Alberta

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A reference table providing a side-by-side comparison of the level of permission allowed for specific fire activities under the various fire restriction categories of Alberta’s fire ban system.

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Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It explains how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

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Calling 9-1-1 : what you need to know when calling from a cell phone

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Fact sheet explaining the risks with calling 9-1-1 from a cellphone. The fact sheet includes tips and suggestions about using your cellphone to call 9-1-1 and what to do if your call fails.

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Red flag : the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning nomenclature in AWCC fire weather forecasts

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Fact sheet explaining the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning into fire weather forecasts from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre. The Red Flag concept, established by the... More ≫

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Fact sheet explaining the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning into fire weather forecasts from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre. The Red Flag concept, established by the National Weather Service in the United States, is intended to provide situational awareness messaging for wildfire personnel and the public that a hazardous fire environment is developing and reinforce the need for heightened vigilance.

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Firearms safety : it’s everyone’s business

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General firearms safety information for public use.

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Bow River – TransAlta agreement : Alberta Environment and Parks and TransAlta five-year water services agreement extension

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By... More ≫

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The agreement allows the Province of Alberta to set elevations on the Ghost Reservoir during the period of May 16 to July 7, which is typically the highest storm risk period of the year. By keeping the reservoir lower during this period there is more space to store flood events thereby lowering peak flows downstream of the dam or, at the very least, delaying those peaks.

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Springbank off-stream reservoir update

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) proposes to construct flood mitigation infrastructure to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed. This publication provides periodic updates to the project status as it progresses.

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Supporting Alberta's forest sector through COVID-19

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Provides information on how the Government of Alberta is supporting Alberta's forest sector through COVID-19.

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Bill 13 : Emergency Management Act amendments : frequently asked questions

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Bill 9, the Emergency Management Amendment Act, came into effect on March 20, 2020 to address the growing need for local and provincial states of emergencies to exist concurrently during... More ≫

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Bill 9, the Emergency Management Amendment Act, came into effect on March 20, 2020 to address the growing need for local and provincial states of emergencies to exist concurrently during emergencies and disasters. Additional amendments were made through Bill 13, the Emergency Management Amendment Act, to address concerns and suggestions raised by municipal stakeholders. This resource provides answers to questions about Bill 13.

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Alberta’s River Forecast Centre : awareness and communication

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One in a series of fact sheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this fact sheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in... More ≫

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One in a series of fact sheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this fact sheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in the province to anticipate possible flood events, and how it communicates the risk of possible flood events that it has identified.

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