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Bird numbers down in Bow-Kananaskis count

Bird numbers down in Bow-Kananaskis count

“The lack of new cones on evergreen trees may be a good reason for a lack of birds that depend on them for food, but the count of most other species was also down."
ABmunis introduces new EV charging program

ABmunis introduces new EV charging program

Applicants can receive a rebate of up to 46 per cent to offset eligible project costs.
PHOTOS: Rare northern hawk owl spotted south of Calgary

PHOTOS: Rare northern hawk owl spotted south of Calgary

Northern hawk owls are not typically seen in the suburbs, with an expert considering this sighting part of an ongoing 'invasion' of owls across Alberta.
Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

Security will shut down wilderness area near G7 summit in Kananaskis in June

A vast swath of mountain wilderness near where G7 leaders will be meeting at Kananaskis, west of Calgary, will be shut down as officials ramp up security measures to protect the world leaders attending the event in June.
Canadian shoppers anxious and outraged at Trump tariff threats

Canadian shoppers anxious and outraged at Trump tariff threats

It’s not clear producers will be able to pivot markets and stickhandle disrupted supply chains quickly enough — even if people intend to buy Canadian products — to buffer the hits expected in the U.S. market, says Alberta cattle rancher Laura Laing.
Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Aliens, sloths and silliness: Super Bowl ads offer laughs, celebs and surprises to win over viewers

Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nestle's Coffee Mate Cold Foam. And Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite at Katz's Deli in an ad for Hellmann's.
Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Researcher finds proof the seeding soil temperature sweet spot is 2 degrees

Fields can be seeded as early as Feb. 9 in Alberta with no negative impacts to yield says researcher.
Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Alberta ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Bill is hard to describe. He is totally dedicated to helping in the Airborne and keeping the legacy of the Airborne Forces in Canada. He is tremendously hard working, well-spoken and does not shy away from challenges or opportunity.” 
Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Poilievre would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl

Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would bring in mandatory life sentences for those convicted of trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl.
New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

A new independent commission tasked by the federal government with reviewing miscarriages of justice could discover that more people than expected are serving prison sentences for crimes they didn’t commit.
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