December 2, 2024
GRANDE PRAIRIE ¨C Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is no longer a health concern, including in 22 water bodies in North Zone, which had previously been placed under cyanobacteria advisories.
Effective immediately, Â鶹ӳ» has lifted the cyanobacteria advisories for:
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water, at any time. Boiling of this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternate source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock, while these advisories are active.
Â鶹ӳ» is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Â鶹ӳ». Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Â鶹ӳ»ns. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
