The paper created EXCLUSIVELY for farm families and rural residents of east central Alberta 8 PAGES | MARCH 21, 2023
Water
...our most valuable commodity
On March 22, the United Nations (UN) observes a
WORLD WATER DAY
Photo by Lori Larsen
driving home the importance of one of the world’s most valuable commodities, fresh water. The year’s theme, “Accelerating Change”, focuses on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. For more information on what Battle River Watershed Alliance is doing locally, to help educate the public on our watersheds and sanitation systems, see the inside story on page 2.
Battle River Watershed Alliance education lead Kandra Forbes, standing, and Watershed Programs manager Sarah Skinner, seated, look over part of Stoney Creek, an integral part of the Battle River Watershed system.
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Water is the most important asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpaid oil and gas taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Co-op directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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