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Alberta government working with Indigenous group to advance caribou recovery near Grande Cache

Alberta government working with Indigenous group to advance caribou recovery near Grande Cache

“Caribou recovery takes time, while habitat restoration is one aspect of this, as is predator control, we are working closely with industry and Indigenous partners, exploring other ideas that may have potential,” said Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, in a statement
Calgary Zoo takes in orphaned cougar kittens captured in Canmore

Calgary Zoo takes in orphaned cougar kittens captured in Canmore

The animal care, health and welfare team has done a visual heath assessment of the two young cougars, which are in good body condition.
Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Report found more than 50 oil and gas companies and industry groups influenced 34 educational institutions across Canada, who, in turn, provided education to K-12 students
Two men found dead in ice fishing tent at Northern Alberta Provincial Park

Two men found dead in ice fishing tent at Northern Alberta Provincial Park

RCMP say carbon monoxide poisoning from heat source likely cause of death of two men in ice fishing tent at Crow Lake Provincial Park on Feb. 15. 
Opinion: Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism

Opinion: Trump’s lurking assault on Canada rests on endless lies and irrational populism

Donald Trump’s relentless threats against Canada are based on a series of lies that he continues to tell.
Northern Alberta carbon capture megaproject needs impact assessment say civil society groups

Northern Alberta carbon capture megaproject needs impact assessment say civil society groups

A group of civil society organizations is urging Canada’s federal environment minister to require an impact assessment of a carbon capture and storage megaproject in northeast Alberta.
Google Canada denies abusing market power in Competition Bureau suit

Google Canada denies abusing market power in Competition Bureau suit

Google denies abusing its market power in a written response to the Competition Bureau's lawsuit over the tech giant's advertising practices in Canada.
Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Alberta's special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Seven unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$356,000 at an auction in Utah. The Alberta Minister's Special Licences are issued annually and exempt hunters with the highest bid from certain rules.
'Heartbreaking': Newborn bitten by pet dog in Alberta home dies in hospital

'Heartbreaking': Newborn bitten by pet dog in Alberta home dies in hospital

A two-week-old boy who was bitten by a pet dog at a home west of Edmonton on the weekend has died in hospital, RCMP say.
Alberta Invictus athlete, artist gives back to the Games

Alberta Invictus athlete, artist gives back to the Games

“As injured, wounded or sick military veterans, we generally only get one shot at competing in the Invictus Games in Canada. I am grateful for the life-changing opportunity I had to compete in Australia in 2018 and wanted to give back by serving as a volunteer this year.”
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