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Mass fish die-off this winter in Banff 'not uncommon in nature'

Mass fish die-off this winter in Banff 'not uncommon in nature'

“The warmer the water becomes, the less oxygen it can absorb, and if during the summer there is a riot of aquatic vegetation growth, that vegetation will breakdown after the lake freezes over, further diminishing oxygen levels in the lakes. Voila! Fish die-offs.”
Canadian who fled Bermuda sentenced in absentia to jail for indecent act

Canadian who fled Bermuda sentenced in absentia to jail for indecent act

A Saskatchewan man who calls himself Sir Brent Habetler and claimed to be third cousin to Queen Elizabeth II – was found guilty in Bermuda Magistrates Court on April 5 and was to be sentenced April 8 on charges of committing an indecent act and assault, but left Bermuda.
Southern Alberta county has no tax increase, $9 million windfall

Southern Alberta county has no tax increase, $9 million windfall

Rocky View County has $9 million more than expected so they dropped a 3 per cent tax increase.
Calgary vows to continue funding talks with Ottawa despite Alberta bill

Calgary vows to continue funding talks with Ottawa despite Alberta bill

Critics argue that the province will have to strengthen its bureaucracy to properly review federal funding agreements
Alberta wild horse advocates advise people to keep clear of foals

Alberta wild horse advocates advise people to keep clear of foals

Unwanted encounters with newborn wild horses are always possible in the Sundre Equine Management Zone
Alberta distillery discontinues vodka jugs after controversy

Alberta distillery discontinues vodka jugs after controversy

Minister Dale Nally said the vodka jugs were "not very responsible"
Wildfire report shows 6.6% of Alberta’s forests burned in 2023

Wildfire report shows 6.6% of Alberta’s forests burned in 2023

The average age of Alberta's forests dropped 6.1 years in 2023, all due to the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season.
Southern Alberta Legion shocked to find possible bullet hole in window

Southern Alberta Legion shocked to find possible bullet hole in window

“I am really stunned that somebody would create vandalism (at the Legion), and possibly put somebody’s life in danger with a gun.”
Alberta man's cancer battle began with swelling of his left leg

Alberta man's cancer battle began with swelling of his left leg

"By suppertime ... it was so big I could hardly walk," says Loren Onyschuk
Cyclist charged by elk, knocked off bike in Canmore

Cyclist charged by elk, knocked off bike in Canmore

“The elk did not make contact with the cyclist, only scared him.”
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