Category Archives: Water

Join @CoCRedDeer in watching #Watermark on #WorldWaterDay Mar 22

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Council of Canadians, Red Deer and Area

WORLD WATER DAY MARCH 22, 2014 Margaret Parsons Theatre, Red Deer College Screenings at 1:00 and 3:30pm Free admission (donations accepted) Displays, Activities and Silent Auction in Forum from 12:00 to 5:00pm Sponsored by: RDRWA, City of Red Deer, County of … Continue reading →

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Protect our water from #fracking with @CouncilofCDNs

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Council of Canadians, Red Deer and Area

Fracking – also known as hydraulic fracturing – is one of the biggest threats to clean water. It’s a process to extract natural gas or oil trapped in shale rock and coal beds. Using millions of litres of water, thousands … Continue reading →

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Majority of Albertans against putting water rights on the market

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Council of Canadians, Red Deer and Area

“Most Albertans believe the province should put river health first when it comes to handing out water rights, and human consumption should take priority over businesses during a drought, according to a new poll released Thursday.” “if businesses and farmers … Continue reading →

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80% of Albertans were not aware of the water consultations

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Council of Canadians, Red Deer and Area

New poll released today shows that “While the government spent a million dollars to go to over 20 cities and towns and talked with only 1000 people, 80% of Albertans were not aware that the consultations even took place.” Read … Continue reading →

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