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Oil, gas emissions cap could have indirect impacts: former AER chief

Oil, gas emissions cap could have indirect impacts: former AER chief

The federal government has announced new regulations that will require oil and gas companies to reduce emissions by one-third over eight years starting in 2026
Banff National Park ski resorts raise $41,721 for Jasper wildfire relief

Banff National Park ski resorts raise $41,721 for Jasper wildfire relief

Hosted by Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort, Community Ski Days offered discounted lift tickets while giving 100 per cent of the proceeds to the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund.
Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau said Canadians deserve a real choice in the next election.
What are Alberta’s ‘contractual’ obligations to coal companies?

What are Alberta’s ‘contractual’ obligations to coal companies?

The Government of Alberta says it has an obligation to some coal companies to allow open-pit mining, but these "contractual relationships" aren't quite formal contracts.
Declining volunteers increasing risk to rural municipalities

Declining volunteers increasing risk to rural municipalities

Plummeting numbers of volunteers threaten the sustainability of rural communities.
Jasper RCMP arrest two for stolen property

Jasper RCMP arrest two for stolen property

Officers initially located the suspects in a stolen vehicle, but when police attempted to approach, the suspects fled the scene. A containment strategy was immediately enacted in the surround area.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton riding nomination

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says he's seeking the party's nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton.
UPDATE: Maligne Lake Road reopens following police incident

UPDATE: Maligne Lake Road reopens following police incident

Parks Canada announced this closure on social media on Friday morning (Jan. 3).
How to avoid danger in the Alberta wilderness this winter

How to avoid danger in the Alberta wilderness this winter

From slipping, tripping or falling, avalanches and freezing can happen when out in the Alberta wilderness. Justin Howse, a training director with Foothills Search and Rescue in Southern Alberta shares how to avoid problems and how to deal with them if you can't.
Insurance companies fund Alberta hail suppression program

Insurance companies fund Alberta hail suppression program

After the Alberta government stopped the project decades ago, insurance industry collaborated to revive effort to reduce hail damage
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