The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) declared the entire Oldman River watershed infected on Monday, including all streams, creeks, lakes and rivers feeding into the river.

"As time goes on, we will of course have to make adjustments to [the Oldman River basin], to make sure it can do its No. 1 job, which is to make sure we can provide habitat for important species ...

The province expects more precipitation than previously anticipated for the Oldman River Basin, with expected rainfall amounts up to 150 mm, up from 120 mm.

Continued dry conditions raise alarm for all who rely on Oldman River basin, group says. Author of the article: By Stephen Tipper. Published Feb 23, 2024. Last updated Feb 24, 2024.