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Liberal tree-planting pledge still sparse on details after two years: critic

Liberal tree-planting pledge still sparse on details after two years: critic

To reach that goal over a decade, around 33 million trees would have to go into the ground each month in a tree-planting season and in nine years that number grows to about 37 million trees.
'A cautious relief:' COVID-19 vaccinations begin at two Alberta meat plants

'A cautious relief:' COVID-19 vaccinations begin at two Alberta meat plants

Nearly half of Cargill's workers tested positive last spring and the plant was shut down for two weeks.
Alberta deploys regional restrictions as COVID-19 numbers hit record high

Alberta deploys regional restrictions as COVID-19 numbers hit record high

"I wanted to take a moment to underscore the gravity of the situation that we're in today, and how bad things could get if Albertans don't make a real effort in the next few weeks."
Vaccinations underway at Cargill plant near High River

Vaccinations underway at Cargill plant near High River

Beginning the morning of April 29 and running for two and a half days, workers at the site of Canada's largest COVID-19 outbreak will be able to access the Moderna vaccine.
Buried in the Aftermath: Death of Canmore's Doug Churchill after 2016 avalanche leads to survivors forming Backcountry Safe initiative

Buried in the Aftermath: Death of Canmore's Doug Churchill after 2016 avalanche leads to survivors forming Backcountry Safe initiative

Over the next four weeks, the Rocky Mountain Outlook will examine several incidents where guided trips into the mountains of western Canada resulted in avalanche fatalities. Caught up in these events are the guides trained and hired to protect public safety, the clients who hired them, and the friends and family left behind.
Government docs suggest months of inaction on 'gap' in passenger refund rules

Government docs suggest months of inaction on 'gap' in passenger refund rules

The emails underscore Canada's weak passenger protection laws compared to some countries, despite a new passenger rights charter that came fully into effect in December 2019.
Industrial Heartland eyeing hydrogen future

Industrial Heartland eyeing hydrogen future

“Our proximity to Asian markets is really strong relative to other energy producers in the world."
Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

"We are really happy about the age being reduced for us and for Wood Buffalo to 30; it will make a big difference and it is a very positive outcome for us," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.
Rachel Notley takes questions on Airdrie health-care issues

Rachel Notley takes questions on Airdrie health-care issues

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley was in Airdrie on April 23, and the Airdrie City View editorial team had the opportunity to interview the former premier at Nose Creek Regional Park.
Unexempted Bowden rodeo rally still a go

Unexempted Bowden rodeo rally still a go

Foothills Cowboys Association, Wildrose Rodeo Association distance themselves from anti-restrictions event
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