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Alberta Health Services has issued a public advisory against swimming or wading at the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch swim pond in the Kananaskis area due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Photo / Alberta Health Services / Facebook
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Alberta Health Services has issued a public advisory against swimming or wading at the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch swim pond in the Kananaskis area due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Photo / Alberta Health Services / Facebook
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Alberta Health Services has issued a public advisory against swimming or wading at the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch swim pond in the Kananaskis area due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria.

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In a notice released Thursday, AHS said recent water testing revealed contamination high enough to pose health risks.

“At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at this pond,” the agency stated. “There is the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.”

The advisory is in effect immediately and will remain until further notice.

AHS reminded residents not to drink or cook with untreated water from lakes or reservoirs, warning of water-borne organisms that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Environmental Public Health officers will continue monitoring the site.

An AHS spokesperson also confirmed to DiscoverAirdrie that, "signage has been posted at the site."

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