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Closures implemented to give space, security to wolves

Closures implemented to give space, security to wolves

Areas in Bow Valley again are being seasonally closed to allow wolves chance to raise young undisturbed.
'Infection doesn't protect you': Getting COVID twice is more common as immunity wanes

'Infection doesn't protect you': Getting COVID twice is more common as immunity wanes

Christine Enns said she was shocked when a rapid test showed she had tested positive for COVID-19. Enns, who received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and a booster shot, already had the virus in early February and thought reinfection was rare.
Plan to reduce oil and gas emissions 'ambitious': Expert

Plan to reduce oil and gas emissions 'ambitious': Expert

A new plan from the federal government will see the industry cut emissions to 110 megatonnes by 2030. “If we're really going to work towards some of these numbers, we need every tool put on the table available to [the oil and] gas sector and we need them as quickly as possible,” said Tristan Goodman, president of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada.
Vancouver group shipped free heroin, meth and coke across B.C.

Vancouver group shipped free heroin, meth and coke across B.C.

Sending clean drugs to users is one way a Vancouver group is trying to prevent drug poisonings in B.C., where 174 people died of overdoses in February.
First year of COVID-19 pandemic saw Canada's emissions drop drastically

First year of COVID-19 pandemic saw Canada's emissions drop drastically

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions plummeted to their lowest level in almost three decades in 2020 as pandemic restrictions kept cars off the road and grounded airplanes for months on end.
Fire aftermath causes Okotoks residents stress

Fire aftermath causes Okotoks residents stress

A retired Southern Alberta couple whose home burned down are caught in limbo as their insurance and Town administration try to determine who is responsible for paying their property tax. The fire victims have been left to pay their taxes and say the experience is leaving them feeling re-victimized.
Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

Vancouver Island's first eagle sanctuary to go ahead after funds raised

A crowdfunding campaign to purchase land for the creation of Vancouver Island’s first eagle sanctuary crossed the finish line on Wednesday.
Settlement services offered to Ukrainians arriving at Edmonton airport

Settlement services offered to Ukrainians arriving at Edmonton airport

Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said Tuesday.
Appeals filed against demolition of century-old Banff home

Appeals filed against demolition of century-old Banff home

Two appeals have been lodged against the demolition of a 112-year-old heritage home in an attempt to preserve the homes will be heard April 21.
Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter, make it 'maximally trusted'

Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter, make it 'maximally trusted'

In 10 days, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gone from popular Twitter contributor and critic to the company's largest individual shareholder to a would-be owner of the social platform — a whirlwind of activity that could change the service dramatically.
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