Edmonton A national bird conservation organization says grassland habitat loss on the Prairies has created a “conservation crisis” for dozens of species of birds. Species living on the grasslands habitat have declined 90%, report says Jack Farrell · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 09, 2024 10:04 AM EDT |Continue Reading
Edmonton Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are out to avenge losing to Florida by a goal after erasing a 3-0 series deficit, with their sights set on the championship that has eluded them. Team opens 2024-25 season at home Wednesday against Winnipeg JetsStephen Whyno · The AssociatedContinue Reading
As Alberta grapples with the climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions, it may look to replace the role of fossil fuels in its electricity grid with another controversial energy source — nuclear. Calgary-based company Energy Alberta, which was involved in a previous attempt to bring nuclear power to theContinue Reading
Edmonton Work is underway on interim housing for residents and essential workers, but Jasper’s recovery means getting its tourism economy back up and running. Local business owners say there isn’t housing to spare for all the seasonal workers they need. 12,000 people go to Jasper every year to work forContinue Reading
Edmonton The Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched a post-season berth with a 28-24 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Saskatchewan earns 1st playoff berth since 2021 season Shane Jones · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 06, 2024 12:19 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago Saskatchewan Roughriders’ C.J. Reavis,Continue Reading
Edmonton The Government of Alberta said it is eyeing legal action against Contentment Social Services if it does not return provincial financial benefits used by clients to pay for its services. Province opened 4 investigations into the social services provider in March Julia Wong · CBC News · Posted: OctContinue Reading
Edmonton The six-part docuseries debuts Friday, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of hockey superstars, including Oilers captain Connor McDavid. ‘There was no holding back,’ Zach Hyman says of what the cameras captured Joshua Clipperton · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 03, 2024 2:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hoursContinue Reading
Edmonton Chemical contamination was found at the site known locally as the Big Dock, which is owned by the federal government. Fort Chipewyan leaders say the feds concealed the contamination from the local community, which uses the facility for various purposes. ‘It’s astonishing it continues to happen in this dayContinue Reading
Edmonton New data shows Alberta spends the lowest amount of money per inmate in Canada — a number the province says is value for money but critics label short-sighted and worrisome. Alberta spends $193 per day per inmate, Statistics Canada saysJack Farrell · The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 27,Continue Reading
Edmonton Premier Danielle Smith faced more than 1,000 mayors, councillors and municipal officials — many frustrated with her government’s recent legislation, at the Alberta Municipalities fall conference in Red Deer on Thursday. Resolution for reversal of ban on vote counting machines gets 85 per cent support Premier Danielle Smith isn’tContinue Reading
