A heat warning has been issued for much of southern Alberta and the high, dry temperatures are having an impact on water resources.
"Pincher Creek has had water restrictions multiple times but this is definitely the worst in recent history," said Alexa Levair, director of operations and infrastructure with the Town of Pincher Creek.
As of Aug. 11, the Oldman River Dam was at 49 per cent of its storage capacity but, according to the City of Lethbridge, that isn't causing any concern for the city. With no water restrictions in place for Lethbridge residents, Palmer says residents are encouraged to water their lawns in the early morning or late evening and avoid washing their cars.
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