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Central Alberta town councils call for Red Deer River water study

Central Alberta town councils call for Red Deer River water study

Olds town council has joined Didsbury and Sundre in supporting a call for the province to fund a study into whether a second reservoir is needed along the Red Deer River to ensure there's enough water for users
B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

B.C. stream watchers link 'unprecedented' coho salmon kill to tire toxin and drought

A chemical found in tires that has previously been associated with coho deaths, coupled with B.C.'s drought suspected in death of more coho this fall.
Number of new Canadian firefighters decreasing, says a Northern Alberta Fire Chief

Number of new Canadian firefighters decreasing, says a Northern Alberta Fire Chief

St. Paul Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich saysl there is less interest from people to volunteer as firefighters. 
‘Ecological trainwreck’: Wild pigs spotted near Jasper National Park

‘Ecological trainwreck’: Wild pigs spotted near Jasper National Park

An “ecological trainwreck” lurks in the woods: wild pigs. They could already be somewhere within the 11,000 square kilometres of Jasper National Park.
Cult leader Ramona Didulo and followers change locations in Saskatchewan

Cult leader Ramona Didulo and followers change locations in Saskatchewan

Residents of a Saskatchewan village held several protests trying to force QAnon’s Romana Didulo and her followers out of their tiny community.
Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientific report urges debate on genetic modification to control insect pests

Scientists are learning to turn the genetics of insect pests against themselves, altering the genome of familiar foes in ways that give farmers and doctors new ways to fight them.
Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Long-time fishing advocate continues fight to open Northern Alberta lakes

Retired biologist says fish populations have risen, but anglers are on the decline due to government restrictions
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom, for lack of candor with company

SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT-maker Open AI said Friday it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors.
Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Eastern Alberta RCMP detachments create safe buy and sell pick up points

Safe Exchange Zones have now been implemented at all Eastern Alberta RCMP District Detachments to increase safety for those meeting up to purchase or sell items negotiated on through online trade.
Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

Alberta police watchdog says RCMP justified in deadly shooting of man armed with bow

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says RCMP officers were justified in the fatal shooting a man who was armed with a compound bow and arrows outside a hospital in 2021.
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