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Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

The Alberta Energy Regulator should be overseeing a proposed biodigester near High River because it is a fuel-producing facility producing combustible gas, says High River's town council in an appeal.
Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

CALGARY — Police say the death of a woman in front of a Calgary elementary school should be reviewed by a provincial committee that analyzes family violence cases.
The most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

The most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

Millions of Canadians have been victims of a scam. Here’s a few recent ones to look out for
Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

With possible water shortage looming, MVRWSC tells Innisfail, Bowden, Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Crossfield to ensure water is used for domestic, municipal purposes
Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

Canmore considering policy to phase out tourist and tax vacant homes

“I think a lot of people think the answers to our housing issues are quite simple and what we should do as leaders are quite simple and I don’t subscribe to that thinking,”
Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

Northern Alberta man's request for firewood for elderly neighbour results in heaps of help

This will warm your heart. A Northern Alberta senior whose pipes were frozen due to a lack of firewood to warm his house now has a large stack thanks to a call out from a caring neighbour.
The science and wonder of ice

The science and wonder of ice

Ice is clear, crystalline, complicated, and critical
Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

Banff pedestrian zone moving ahead this summer

“I am hopeful that we can resolve this issue with more time, because patios help to make a more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors in Banff.”
Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta and Ontario power generation companies have partnered to study the feasibility of and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) as a source of clean, nuclear energy in Alberta.
Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Of greater concern for Alberta-based beekeeping operations than American foulbrood, said Kevin Nixon of Nixon Honey Farm, is the varroa mite parasite
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