Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae bloom advisory for the Acadia Valley Reservoir, located approximately 160 kilometres north of Medicine Hat. Bruce Johnson observed some blue-green algae in the Acadia Municipal Reservoir on Aug. 13 and said he reported it to the public health inspector in Brooks. Blue-green algae looks like scum, fuzz or grass clippings on the surface of lakes and ponds. Daisy died on July 4 after swimming for less than 30 seconds in Moose Lake, where blue-green algae was identified. Other blue-green advisories across Alberta remain in effect, including in areas of Calling Lake and in Cypress Hills Provincial Park.

Source: CBC News August 14, 2020 20:03 UTC