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Avalanche danger high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

Avalanche danger high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

Public safety specialists advice backcountry enthusiasts to stay out of avalanche terrain with the high hazard.
Alberta to allow laser sights in hunting

Alberta to allow laser sights in hunting

“These proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act are a reflection of Alberta's commitment to responsible stewardship of our wildlife and natural landscapes:" Minister Loewen.
Parks Canada forum outlines plans to get Jasper ready for visitors

Parks Canada forum outlines plans to get Jasper ready for visitors

This summer, Jasper will have 70 per cent of its frontcountry camping available to the public, and some campsites will have longer operational seasons for more camping opportunities.
Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada’s economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada’s projected GDP growth."
Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season: minister

Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season: minister

"Our government has been hard at work since the end of the 2024 wildfire season to make sure we are prepared for what's ahead."
Last chance to see snowy owls in Alberta this season

Last chance to see snowy owls in Alberta this season

The migratory birds are likely already on their way out of the province and won't be back until late fall, says a prominent snowy owl expert.
$9,000 fine for Grande Cache coal mine leak into Smoky River not stringent enough, NDP critic says

$9,000 fine for Grande Cache coal mine leak into Smoky River not stringent enough, NDP critic says

A coal company near Grande Cache has been fined $9,000 by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for releasing 1.1 million litres of mine wastewater into the Smoky River.
Conditions considered ‘recipe for dangerous avalanches’, prompting special warning for Banff, Kananaskis and beyond

Conditions considered ‘recipe for dangerous avalanches’, prompting special warning for Banff, Kananaskis and beyond

Good travel habits and selecting conservative terrain will be critical because getting caught in one of these avalanches could be deadly."
Métis community concerns over Coal Valley Mine south of Edson dismissed by AER

Métis community concerns over Coal Valley Mine south of Edson dismissed by AER

Alberta Energy Regulator deems public hearing unnecessary for 68-hectare Coal Valley Mine expansion
Chronic wasting disease spreading across Alberta's deer population

Chronic wasting disease spreading across Alberta's deer population

As 'zombie deer disease' spreads through Canada, there's still much to learn about CWD and its potential effects on humans.
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