2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (112+ words) Over 600 goats returned to Nose Hill Park in Calgary today to support grassland health happening until July 30, 2026. During 2016, a herd of goats were used to control weeds at the Confluence Park as a part of a pilot program. The goats…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (102+ words) Stoney Nakoda First Nation has issued a warning for its members after a grizzly bear reportedly charged at a group of people this week. The Stoney Nakoda First Nation administration said July 7 that a mother bear chased some of the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (141+ words) Sylvan Lake fishers may be catching some unwanted prizes, as officials confirm the presence of an invasive Prussian carp. Carps are a member of the goldish family, and are originally from Europe and Asia, but their first confirmed finding in…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (144+ words) cjwe.ca AI Powered Cameras Look to Battle Alberta’s Wildfires Utility companies in Alberta are currently testing AI-powered cameras, in hopes of catching wildfires near power infrastructure before it becomes a problem. AltaLink says they have two locations right now,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (99+ words) cjwe.ca Wildfire season has begun in Southern Alberta, coinciding with the arrival of warmer spring temperatures. Wildfires can be sparked by various sources, including unattended campfires and discarded cigarette butts. Steve Debienne, Fire Chief for the High River Fire…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (187+ words) The Mayor’s Environment Expo is a long-running event that educates and engages students on local environmental issues through different workshops and exhibits. The event is free for schools to attend, and is designed for kids from kindergarten to Grade 12. Schools…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (196+ words) The Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association is holding a 3 day summit, from June 3rd to 5th at the Kainai High School. The event is 3 days of inspiring presentations and networking opportunities with Blackfoot environmental leaders and advocates. The first day kicks off with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (221+ words) The Forest Tent Caterpillar Source: Alberta Government Website If you see big, dark patches wiggling and worming its way around tree bark, it’s probably a safe bet right now to assume it’s a mass of Forest Tent Caterpillars. Several areas…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (520+ words) Stan Williams / X Communities along Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are preparing for rising waterways from a melting snowpack and forecasted rain. Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore and Calgary have all posted warnings to residents about brimming rivers expected to flow even higher…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (268+ words) As of now, much of eastern Alberta is currently under a heat advisory, with temperatures in the next few days in the low-to-mid 30’s, due to the elevated risk of heat-related illnesses. The main culprit for this heat wave? A…...