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Alberta RCMP appoints its next Commanding Officer

Alberta RCMP appoints its next Commanding Officer

Assistant Commissioner Trevor Daroux will assume command of the Alberta RCMP from Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill.
The Boss is back: famed grizzly bear emerges from den in Banff National Park

The Boss is back: famed grizzly bear emerges from den in Banff National Park

Bears are awake and active in Banff National Park and bear activity will begin to increase as spring arrives
‘One of the best biathletes Canada has seen’: two-time Olympian Emma Lunder retires

‘One of the best biathletes Canada has seen’: two-time Olympian Emma Lunder retires

Lunder's career highlights include silver on the IBU Cup and 11 top-10 finishes on the World Cup.
Alberta stroke survivor writes about her journey

Alberta stroke survivor writes about her journey

Cindy Oxley, an Alberta-based musical theatre composer, writes about her 15-year odyssey healing the body after suffering a stroke
Roundtable calls for viable wildlife crossings as part of Canmore highway fencing

Roundtable calls for viable wildlife crossings as part of Canmore highway fencing

The Bow Valley human-wildlife coexistence committee believes that uninterrupted Trans-Canada Highway fencing will impede wildlife movement and reduce wildlife populations.
Worldwide nature challenge coming to Alberta

Worldwide nature challenge coming to Alberta

The City Nature Challenge is a citizen science initiative in which participants gather biodiversity data in their area from April 25 to 28, with around 650 communities worldwide set to take part this year.
Deep Sky set to launch carbon removal operations in Alberta town this summer

Deep Sky set to launch carbon removal operations in Alberta town this summer

Construction of the world’s first cross-technology carbon removal centre is on time, on budget and ready to put a big spotlight on Innisfail
Mounting studies show wildlife connectivity in trouble in Bow Valley

Mounting studies show wildlife connectivity in trouble in Bow Valley

“The bad news is we have a much bigger and more cumulative effect with our recreation than we realize."
Construction of new Robson Pass hut set to begin this summer

Construction of new Robson Pass hut set to begin this summer

“[This hut] is a major construction project. We haven’t done this since 2015.”
Alberta chef to participate in Mt. Everest Gastronomy Event

Alberta chef to participate in Mt. Everest Gastronomy Event

Gyanendra Sharma, better known as Chef G, will be trekking 5,600 metres above sea level for the Seven Summit Alpine Food Festival from April 20 to May 4.
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