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Rocky View County 'teetering' on edge of declaring agricultural disaster

Rocky View County 'teetering' on edge of declaring agricultural disaster

In Rocky View County in Central Alberta annual crops seem to be holding out all right thanks to some timely moisture in recent months, but pastures are thin on grass and hay crops are a complete write-off.
Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is adding 5G capability for some customers as its new parent company implements network upgrades in accordance with orders from Ottawa.
Sightings, nearby kill prompts cougar warning for Camp Chief Hector

Sightings, nearby kill prompts cougar warning for Camp Chief Hector

A cougar warning is in place for Camp Chief Hector YMCA in Bow Valley Provincial Park in response to recent sightings and activity in the area.
Goat grazing maintaining future campground land

Goat grazing maintaining future campground land

Municipality partners up with residents on initiative to manage growth on parcel of land located on Sundre’s east side
Forestry and parks mandate letter targets K-Country for expansion

Forestry and parks mandate letter targets K-Country for expansion

“What I would love to see is a bullet point that states something like ‘create a state of Kananaskis report and consult with stakeholders around a landscape plan for Kananaskis that addresses conservation and visitor use requirements and management.’”
Geese reported with oil stains following release of 900 litres of crude oil near Cold Lake

Geese reported with oil stains following release of 900 litres of crude oil near Cold Lake

Imperial has reported a release of an estimated 900 litres of crude oil into a process water lagoon, about 30 km northwest of Cold Lake.
Bonnyville Museum works to keep French language alive

Bonnyville Museum works to keep French language alive

New signs in French and English are just one piece of a larger mission to make the Bonnyville and District Museum more linguistically inclusive. Collaborations and connections are also being formed with other museums in the region that embrace bilingualism.
Weather delivers modest respite for wildfire starts in B.C., as latest update due

Weather delivers modest respite for wildfire starts in B.C., as latest update due

Twenty-one highly visible or potentially threatening fires are listed on the wildfire service website, while the site shows just eight new blazes have been recorded in the last 24 hours.
Video: This adorable dog was stuck on the side of a tall Vancouver building

Video: This adorable dog was stuck on the side of a tall Vancouver building

The pup wasn't sure how to get out of the sky-high situation.
Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

Pat Carney was the first female Conservative member of Parliament elected in British Columbia and the first female Conservative appointed from the province to the Senate. 
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