We're going to be moving into a more constant state of dry." Some regions in southern Alberta are contending with one-in-50-year lows of precipitation accumulation. "The situation for grazing is definitely deteriorating day by day," said Charlie Christie, the head of Alberta Beef Producers and a southern Alberta rancher. Albertans don't need to start worrying yet, Tyler said, but that could change if action isn't taken. "It's a southern Alberta problem for everyone who lives here and intends to have a future here."

Source: CBC News August 18, 2018 11:26 UTC