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Country deer, city deer - why are mule deer seen more in Alberta's towns?

Country deer, city deer - why are mule deer seen more in Alberta's towns?

Wildlife biologist Dr. Susan Lingle says mule and whitetail deer have differing anti-predator responses, which impacts where they live.
RCMP reports traffic disruptions along Highway 1 are cleared up

RCMP reports traffic disruptions along Highway 1 are cleared up

Cochrane RCMP reports that Highway 1, between Jumping Pound Road and Highway 22, is now clear with traffic flow returning to normal as of April 13.
Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Most evictions started by landlords and against younger Canadians, survey finds

Evictees show a lower level of trust in people and in turn have reported poorer mental health, according to Statistics Canada.
Alberta's population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing

Alberta's population growth is breaking records, but signs of strain are showing

CALGARY — At Calgary's Centre for Newcomers, where Kelly Ernst is chief program officer, staff have been — in Ernst's words — "run off their feet.
No-stopping zone implemented in Banff to protect The Boss, Split Lip

No-stopping zone implemented in Banff to protect The Boss, Split Lip

“These are big males that are usually pretty elusive and secluded by themselves and really don’t like eyes upon them, but because the food rewards is so good they’re willing to tolerate it.”
Alberta Fish and Wildlife officer shares highlight cases in memoir

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officer shares highlight cases in memoir

During a 38-year career as a Fish and Wildlife officer, Jim Mitchell encountered grizzly bears, poachers and more.
Fleeing police in stolen car gets Alberta man nine months in jail

Fleeing police in stolen car gets Alberta man nine months in jail

Man fled RCMP, tried to break through fence after a lengthy police pursuit from Westlock to Barrhead
Premier Danielle Smith’s latest proposed bill squares off with Ottawa

Premier Danielle Smith’s latest proposed bill squares off with Ottawa

Smith is arguing that the federal Liberals are “manipulating municipalities” into rewriting their bylaws in exchange for federal support
Alberta public employees rally in Okotoks

Alberta public employees rally in Okotoks

Public employees from across the province gathered in Southern Alberta to push for better wages.
National corridor grants so far shun Alberta government

National corridor grants so far shun Alberta government

The National Trade Corridors Fund has so far failed to put money towards the province’s list of highways projects in southern, central and northern Alberta.
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