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Nuclear the solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Researcher

Nuclear the solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Researcher

$1.3 million funding allocated to figuring out strategies to safely manage nuclear waste at the University of Regina along with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and SaskPower.
Northern Alberta man arrested after RCMP pursuit, crash and copper wire discovery

Northern Alberta man arrested after RCMP pursuit, crash and copper wire discovery

Police dog and helicopter find suspect after police say hundreds of pounds of copper wire and other items found at crash scene
Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Vancouver Island

Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Vancouver Island

Catherine Babault, a professional wildlife photographer based in Courtenay, captured video of a mother grizzly and two young cubs grazing in a meadow with a small herd of Roosevelt elk.
‘There is that tiny, tiny chance something horrendous can happen’

‘There is that tiny, tiny chance something horrendous can happen’

Last week, an Alberta judge agreed to reduce fine for Edmonton speeder who was driving home from Fort McMurray, but warned of the serious consequences of speeding past police on the side of the road.
Eight-year-old Albertan’s selling ‘energy bites’ to help pay for dance classes

Eight-year-old Albertan’s selling ‘energy bites’ to help pay for dance classes

London Miller, age 8, makes and sells her own ‘energy bites’ at a Northern Alberta farmers market.
Jasper Wildfire Complex now classified as 'being held'

Jasper Wildfire Complex now classified as 'being held'

Jonathan Large, incident commander with Parks Canada, said “being held” means the 33,000-hectare fire isn’t expected to spread in any priority areas.
Jasper's burnt landscape could take more than a century to recover: wildfire expert

Jasper's burnt landscape could take more than a century to recover: wildfire expert

It could take more than a century for the freshly burned forest in Jasper National Park to regenerate into its previous postcard-perfect form, a wildfire expert says.
Northern Ireland goalkeeper playing for Northern Alberta college

Northern Ireland goalkeeper playing for Northern Alberta college

“The lads are a bunch of great lads… I’m loving every single minute of it,” says Northern Ireland goaltender playing soccer in Northern Alberta.
99-year-old golfer chips away bucket list at Kananaskis golf course

99-year-old golfer chips away bucket list at Kananaskis golf course

The world is Zenith Hrdlicka's oyster.
'Tears of gratitude': Jasper mayor describes reaction of residents being greeted at town entrance

'Tears of gratitude': Jasper mayor describes reaction of residents being greeted at town entrance

While many of Jasper’s buildings had disappeared, Mayor Richard Ireland said it wouldn’t change the core character of the community, noting that the people and the attitude would return in time.
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