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'Race against the clock' to save Banff heritage homes

'Race against the clock' to save Banff heritage homes

"We know that the community at large has a soft spot for our built heritage and we know these assets are cherished and they help to maintain our mountain charm.”
Solar farm proposed by Owl River Métis group in Lac La Biche County

Solar farm proposed by Owl River Métis group in Lac La Biche County

The Lac La Biche region could be home to a large, $100 million solar farm project soon. On Dec. 16, the Owl River Métis Community Association and Culture Pathway Development Corp.
Summer of fire: A look back at the Jasper blaze and its aftermath

Summer of fire: A look back at the Jasper blaze and its aftermath

As the year comes to a close, the Fitzhugh assembled a gallery of photos showcasing the Jasper wildfire, its aftermath and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Researchers exploring Albertans' views on ethnicity and immigration

Researchers exploring Albertans' views on ethnicity and immigration

University of Alberta study part of larger project that aims to “understand political culture and attitudes” with hope of bridging divides
Fun ways to make Christmas Eve even more special for kids

Fun ways to make Christmas Eve even more special for kids

Parents know that nothing quite matches the excitement young children feel on Christmas Eve.
Cougar hunting on edge of Canmore, stashes coyote

Cougar hunting on edge of Canmore, stashes coyote

“The kill site was buried and when uncovered was part of a coyote."
Wildfire risk reduction work resuming in Jasper National Park

Wildfire risk reduction work resuming in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada says it has conducted significant wildfire risk reduction in Jasper National Park from 1994 to 2024, such as treating 1,700 hectares with fuel reduction in and around the Jasper townsite and burning 4,600 hectares through 45 prescribed fires.
Nenshi criticizes UCP government’s 'exceptionally slow' rollout of interim housing for Jasper

Nenshi criticizes UCP government’s 'exceptionally slow' rollout of interim housing for Jasper

"All these months later, and we don't really have a solution on interim housing."
Christmas films making holiday memories

Christmas films making holiday memories

Tico Romao, a film studies instructor at the Unviersity of Alberta, talks about the well-crafted and poorly created holiday films we can expect to see
Are you smarter than a chimp? Take the test to find out

Are you smarter than a chimp? Take the test to find out

Some high school students took a test that compared their working memory to those of some very bright chimpanzees.
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