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The Government of Alberta has funding testing of methane emissions abatement technologies. For the new tech to be effective in reducing emissions, stronger policy and enforcement is needed, analyst says.

In a joint statement released on July 5, Alberta's Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta, and the Law Society of Alberta say they have agreed to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024.

Who doesn't love a lake? Who doesn't have a phone with a camera? Now, combine those two and practically everybody can enter Living Lakes Canada's Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge. Deadline is July 31.

White-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has been devastating bat populations in North America, has been diagnosed in Alberta for the first time.

"The climate crisis is accelerating. Promoting products that are fuelling it — especially using false or misleading information — will only make matters worse."

Council awarded the 2024 Wayfinding Project to Burke Group of Companies Ltd. in the amount of $36,802.99. It also gave third reading to a Traffic Safety Bylaw amendment.

"As we continue our ground searches, we ask for the public to check any outbuildings on your property, utility and holidays trailers, as well as your properties on the outskirts of town."

Police also issued 1,679 traffic safety violation tickets, writing up 780 motorists for exceeding the speed limit, 31 for distracted driving and another 34 for the improper use of vehicle safety restraints.

Legal Aid Alberta says ultimatum offered by Alberta government “erodes the independence of this organization and its ability to deliver services.”

Wildlife Safety 101 was the unofficial title of the presentation that Parks Canada's human-wildlife coexistence team members gave to the crowd.