News
Beyond Local: Banff wildlife experts strive to protect legendary grizzly bear The Boss despite challenges
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (1086+ words) BANFF " Wildlife experts are stepping up efforts to protect bear 122, also known as The Boss, as a record numbers of visitors crowd and disturb the legendary grizzly bear, which is increasing concerns for both his welfare and public safety. With…...
Officials monitor flooding after heavy rainfall hits the Lakeland
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (330+ words) BONNYVILLE - While some areas of the Lakeland were hit harder with significant rainfall on May 31, the MD of Bonnyville'was taking'a wait and see approach as the rain slowed. On June 1, MD of Bonnyville Reeve Barry Kalinski said he had not…...
Beyond Local: Grizzly bear charges visitor in Kananaskis, forcing area closure
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) KANANASKIS COUNTRY " A grizzly bear that bluff charged an outdoor enthusiast has forced closure of Highway 40 from Kananaskis Lakes Trail to Highwood Pass until further notice. While that section of the highway is closed to all vehicle traffic as part…...
El Nino expected to lessen the number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (503+ words) HALIFAX " The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting a slightly below average hurricane season because of the anticipated arrival of a disruptive El Nino climate pattern, but a senior meteorologist says Canadians should not let their guard down. The Atlantic hurricane…...
Data is the new bison: Indigenous panel discusses the risks and rewards of the AI boom
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (881+ words) (ANNews) " Panelists contrasted the environmental and data security perils of the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence with the promises of Indigenous participation in the booming industry on May 13 at the Forward Summit hosted at the Tsuut'ina Nation's Grey Eagle Resort…...
Cougar likely just passing through Cold Lake, provincial officials say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) COLD LAKE " A cougar seen in a video circulating on social media in Cold Lake was likely only passing through the area, according to provincial Fish and Wildlife officials. Sheena Campbell, director of communications with Alberta's Ministry of Public Safety…...
What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (927+ words) A rapidly warming planet due to human-caused climate change is set to amplify what forecasters say could be a supercharged El Nino, spelling possible hot and dry conditions to come for parts of Canada. Forecasters are increasingly confident an El…...
Beyond Local: Grizzly bear bluff charge in Kananaskis prompts warning
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (829+ words) KANANASKIS " A grizzly bear that bluffed charged and came dangerously close to a hiker in'Kananaskis Country on Monday (May 4) has prompted a widespread official warning, signalling bear season is underway. The warning is in place until further notice for Bow…...
Audit finds flood hazard mapping behind schedule, doesn't account for climate change
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (921+ words) OTTAWA " Federal efforts to map parts of the country facing the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change, Canada's environment watchdog said in a…...
Cold Lake to add air quality display at City Hall, seeks more details on invasive species proposal
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (422+ words) COLD LAKE " City council moved ahead with one request from the Lakeland Industry & Community Association (LICA) and asked for more information on another during its April 14 regular meeting, approving a new air quality display for City Hall while inviting the…...