Ottawa, September 4, 2007
- Environment Canada's Meteorological Service
predicts that much of Canada will experience
above normal to normal temperatures this
season, as outlined in the Fall seasonal
outlook for September, October and November.
Highlights from the Seasonal Temperature
and Precipitation Outlook for September,
October and November 2007:
Temperatures are expected to be above or
near average over most of Canada. However,
below average temperatures are expected
over most of Nunavut.
Seasonal fall precipitation appears varied
across Canada. Generally, wetter conditions
are expected across northern portions from
British Columbia to Quebec and along the
Atlantic Coast. Drier conditions are likely
for southern sections of British Columbia,
the Prairies, Ontario and in the far north.
The Seasonal Outlook can be particularly
beneficial to many users as it offers greater
advance notice of possible conditions. Firefighters
may consider seasonal forecasts to position
staff in areas susceptible to forest fires;
merchants to stock up on items such as snowblowers,
shovels and generators; farmers to determine
the best time to plant their seeds; and
commodities markets to trade futures in
weather-dependent industries.
As the accuracy of long-range forecasts
varies from region to region and from season
to season, we suggest that you consult the
Skill Maps for the latest information on
Environment Canada's seasonal forecasts.
Because weather can vary from one year
to the next due to natural variability,
it is difficult to attribute these changes
to a specific cause.
For more information, please contact:
Environment Canada
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Government of Canada Provides $625,000
to Canadian Avalanche Centre to Better Protect
the Public
REVELSTOKE, September 5, 2007 - Jim Abbott,
Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia,
on behalf of the Honourable John Baird,
Minister of the Environment and Minister
responsible for Parks Canada, today announced
that the Government of Canada will provide
$625,000 to the Canadian Avalanche Centre.
The funding will be used to develop and
deliver public avalanche safety programs
and services across Canada in both official
languages.
"In Canada over the past ten years,
avalanche accidents have killed an average
of 14 people per year, making snow avalanches
the single greatest threat to winter recreation
in the mountains," said Mr. Abbott.
"The work undertaken by the Canadian
Avalanche Centre protectsthe health and
safety of Canadians and is crucial to reducing
risks and saving lives."
"We have a long history of working
together on avalanche awareness and safety,"
said Clair Israelson, executive director
of the Canadian Avalanche Centre. "Together
with a wide range of other organizations
and agencies, both public and private, we
are creating world-class public safety programs
that save lives. We are pleased that our
results over the past four years have prompted
this renewed commitment from the Government
of Canada. We look forward to continuing
this collaboration announced here today
by Mr. Abbott."
The Canadian Avalanche Centre, headquartered
in Revelstoke, British Columbia, was established
in 2004 and serves as Canada's national
public avalanche safety organization by:
Coordinating public avalanche safety programming;
Providing public avalanche safety warnings;
Delivering public avalanche awareness and
education;
Providing avalanche training for non-professional
winter recreation;
Serving as point of contact for public,
private and government avalanche information;
and
Encouraging avalanche research.
For more information about Environment Canada's
programs and services please visit: http://www.ec.gc.ca
Environment Canada's Meteorological Service
provides Canadians access to vital weather
information and weather warnings 24/7. For
more information, please visit: http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca
For more information about the Canadian
Avalanche Centre, please visit their Web
site at: www.avalanche.ca
Eric Richer
Office of the Minister of the Environment
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Government of Canada to Make Announcement
regarding Canadian Avalanche Centre
VANCOUVER, BC, September 4, 2007 - Media
representatives are advised that Jim Abbott,
Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia,
on behalf of the Honourable John Baird,
Minister of the Environment and Minister
responsible for Parks Canada, will be in
Revelstoke on Wednesday, September 5, to
make an announcement regarding the Canadian
Avalanche Centre.
From the west: take the first exit into
town, onto Victoria Rd. Turn right onto
Campbell Ave. (this is a boulevard). Proceed
on Campbell Ave, which turns into Centennial
Park Dr. at the Community Centre. The Arch
is located past the baseball diamonds, at
the end of the Drive.
From the east:take the first exit into
town, on Townley Road. At the T-intersection,
turn right onto 4th St. and right again
onto Victoria Rd. On Victoria Rd. take a
left onto Campbell Ave (which is a boulevard).
Proceed on Campbell Ave. It turns into Centennial
Park Dr. Go past the baseball diamonds.
For further information, please contact:
Eric Richer
Office of the Minister of the Environment
