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'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Wild boar, a serious invasive species threat, have so far been found in about 24 out of 74 municipalities in Alberta.
Alberta Wilderness Association says Province needs to step up its game on caribou conservation

Alberta Wilderness Association says Province needs to step up its game on caribou conservation

The conservation group is concerned about the province's lack of commitment on caribou recovery.
St. Albert man pleads guilty to choking friend unconscious

St. Albert man pleads guilty to choking friend unconscious

Keegan Ross, 18, received 12 months of probation for choking a friend unconscious.
News conference leaves unanswered questions on alleged Team Canada sexual assault

News conference leaves unanswered questions on alleged Team Canada sexual assault

"As a police officer working in this space for many years, I can tell you that this is a difficult, difficult situation for all victims and survivors of sexual violence.”
Daughter alleges mother neglected at northern Alberta care facility

Daughter alleges mother neglected at northern Alberta care facility

Alberta Health Services has launched internal investigation after substandard care alleged for Alzheimer's disease patient at Barrhead Continuing Care Centre.
Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

In 1978 Quebec became the first province in Canada to enact accessibility legislation. Alberta continues to not have such legislation.
Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

EDMONTON — Groups opposed to Alberta's planned policies around transgender youth held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend, with many of the attendees warning the plans will out trans kids and put their lives in jeopardy.
GoFundMe launched for Okotoks man in critical condition after crash

GoFundMe launched for Okotoks man in critical condition after crash

A GoFundMe has been launched to raise funds for Rob Sholter's family after an collision yesterday morning left him in critical condition.
Team Canada selected for Canmore Cross Country World Cup

Team Canada selected for Canmore Cross Country World Cup

The Cross Country World Cup in Canmore is set for Feb. 9-13, 2024.
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