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Recipients announced for rural Alberta opportunities grants

Recipients announced for rural Alberta opportunities grants

A solar greenhouse to grow local food security, support for a long-running farm women’s conference, and workshops to promote agritourism are just a few of the 43 projects throughout rural Alberta set to receive grant funding from the province this year.
'Grolar' hybrid bears confirmed in Canadian study

'Grolar' hybrid bears confirmed in Canadian study

Few hybrid bears suggest Canadian polar bears not yet getting 'genetically swamped' by grizzlies, say researchers
Person reports hit and run, can't remember details: Bonnyville RCMP

Person reports hit and run, can't remember details: Bonnyville RCMP

"Bonnyville RCMP responded and spoke with the victim, who stated he had been walking towards Bonnyville when he got hit from behind. He had not seen the vehicle and was uncertain when the incident occurred," says RCMP press release.
'Huge' grizzly bear sightings delayed runners at Banff Marathon

'Huge' grizzly bear sightings delayed runners at Banff Marathon

Multiple bear sightings, including at least one grizzly, were the talk of the 2024 Banff Marathon on an otherwise cold and rainy Sunday.
Blasting, construction closes Cougar Creek Canyon in Canmore

Blasting, construction closes Cougar Creek Canyon in Canmore

Cougar Creek Canyon near the popular Lady Macdonald trail will be closed for recreational use until further notice for blasting and construction.
Another Northern Alberta town is looking to ban Pride flags, crosswalks

Another Northern Alberta town is looking to ban Pride flags, crosswalks

A proposed bylaw would limit crosswalks to the traditional white stripes and flags on town property in Barrhead, Alberta
Alberta goalie looks back on a dozen pro seasons, eager for more

Alberta goalie looks back on a dozen pro seasons, eager for more

Last month, Aaron Dell, of Airdrie, an NHL goaltender most remembered for his time with the San Jose Sharks, finished his thirteenth professional season.
Lantern puppets illuminate return of Banff bison in film

Lantern puppets illuminate return of Banff bison in film

“Working on these buffalo lanterns, you are the buffalo; you become the buffalo.”
Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Jasper National Park caribou recovery and Indigenous Exhibit moving ahead

Caribou recovery program now more than halfway constructed in Jasper
Historic Swiss village in Golden, B.C. saved, turned into resort

Historic Swiss village in Golden, B.C. saved, turned into resort

Swiss village a few hours west of Alberta will open soon
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