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A Jasper business owner said losing Minister Boissonnault on the Jasper file was “a critical blow” for the community’s ability to get the ear of the Prime Minister’s office.

"L.A. isn’t the first or only place to get hit by a climate-related disaster, nor will it be the last. These events are increasing worldwide as we burn more oil, gas and coal, rapidly increasing emissions and average global temperatures."

Although data exists to forecast future risk to a home from wildfire, flood, and other increasingly common extreme weather, it is not readily available in Canadian real estate.

Marmot Basin gave guests a chance to learn about avalanche control at its information booth, meet an avalanche rescue dog and see an explosives demo.

"We have employees that are concerned about whether or not they'll have accommodation for the summer."

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona. Nenshi didn’t face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding.

Don't try to help an injured deer or other wild animal; call Alberta Fish and Wildlife, which will intervene if deemed necessary.

A dramatic increase in sightings of rare owl species has piqued the interest of birdwatchers and researchers.

Parks Canada will prioritize recovering the Tonquin herd until it reaches 200 animals before turning its attention to the other two herds. The goal will be to reach 300 to 400 caribou among these three populations.

Netflix is raising its prices in Canada.