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Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Climate risks targeted with new $3.5 billion agriculture package

Federal-provincial programs will emphasize resilience, reduced risk in agriculture.
Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

Grizzly bear movements impacted by rec trails in MD of Bighorn

“The Bow Valley is one of the most important areas for grizzly bears in the Y2Y region. If we fracture grizzly bear movement in this region, we hurt that chain. Helping grizzlies move through here is important.”
Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader

Stephen Harper says the contest to lead the federal Conservative party is filled with candidates, but one stands out. 
Alberta man sues Revelstoke Mountain Resort over 2020 mountain bike crash

Alberta man sues Revelstoke Mountain Resort over 2020 mountain bike crash

An Alberta correctional officer is suing Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Giant Bicycles after he crashed his bike at the resort in the summer of 2020.
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

A mustard seed shortage could mean less selection of the condiment on grocery store shelves.
Ground penetrating radar search set to take place in August at Blue Quills university site

Ground penetrating radar search set to take place in August at Blue Quills university site

A team of researchers and graduate students from the University of Alberta will be conducting a search for unmarked graves at the UnBQ site, which was once a residential school. Results from the search will not be available for several months.
Pope apologizes for 'catastrophic' school abuses in Canada

Pope apologizes for 'catastrophic' school abuses in Canada

Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools.
VIDEO: Top Gun fantasy falls to earth in Springbank

VIDEO: Top Gun fantasy falls to earth in Springbank

Reporter shares video from weekend fly-along with stunt pilot.
3 tips to deal with never-ending stress

3 tips to deal with never-ending stress

Most of us have been living with lots of change and uncertainty for long enough.
Improved fishing regulations needed to support lake ecosystems: expert

Improved fishing regulations needed to support lake ecosystems: expert

Declining oxygen and water levels in lakes across northeast and central Alberta have been affecting the survival of fish species, says Ray Makowecki, a retired biologist and sustainable fishing advocate for the region.
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