In a remote part of northern Alberta, a town of about 500 people has become an early adopter of a new initiative looking to reimagine […]
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Parks Canada implementing no stopping zone in Banff to protect bears
Parks Canada said it is implementing a no-stopping zone along the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park to protect two bears that have been […]
From fire restrictions to bans: What Albertans need to know as the temperature warms up
As Alberta prepares for what’s expected to be another busy fire season in 2024, many municipalities are restricting activities in an effort to prevent fires […]
Feds fund wildfire emergency co-ordinators for 48 Alberta First Nations
As part of the federal government’s 2024 wildfire outlook, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said all Alberta First Nations will have an emergency co-ordinator position […]
University of Alberta researchers predict Alberta water demand will increase
The University of Alberta water research centre is analyzing Canada’s waterscape using simulation models and artificial intelligence. The team looked at water use nationally, as […]
Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2024 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Wind and solar […]
Family of cougars caught on camera at Alberta cabin
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kevin Davis says he’s heard the stories from neighbours about cougar tracks being spotted, “and where there […]
Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risks
Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada. Many […]
Wetaskiwin County initiative could reduce garbage going to the dump by 90%
The future of waste processing is coming to the County of Wetaskiwin. It’s a Canada-made solution that uses steam to break down trash and keep […]
Anxious or oblivious? Canadian zoo studying behaviour of animals during eclipse
When millions tilt their heads to the sky to watch the solar eclipse Monday, Chelsea Paquette will instead be watching a pair of Asian Himalayan […]