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Edmonton A prominent fisheries biologist fears the Alberta’s lake sturgeon may be in peril because of growing pressure on water resources. ‘This is a critter that outstrips human history,’ says retired provincial biologistBob Weber · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 06, 2024 9:48 AM EDT | Last Updated: AugustContinue Reading

Edmonton Almost 50 years ago, paleontologists found ‘four beautiful, articulated little fossil snakes’ in Wyoming. A new study, which is the first scientific paper to fully describe this find, claims it demonstrates social behaviour among ancient snakes. ‘We don’t go looking for it in the fossil record for reptiles,’ researcherContinue Reading

Sweating through day after day of a heat wave that wouldn’t break, many Albertans bit the bullet and sought out air conditioning. “The calls were fast and furious,” said Teseo Berardi, service manager at Edmonton heating, cooling and plumbing company Weiss-Johnson. “Everyone was interested in air conditioning. They were even more interestedContinue Reading

Edmonton One person is dead and more than 50 others were injured after a tent collapsed at a Buddhist meditation centre Wednesday evening in a small community northwest of Edmonton. Several injured people were taken to area hospitals, RCMP sayCBC News · Posted: Aug 01, 2024 12:31 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Edmonton Parks Canada wants everyone to know that despite the wildfire scorching Jasper National Park, Bear 222 is OK. Animals have the right instincts to survive the flames, biologists say The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 30, 2024 9:57 AM EDT | Last Updated: July 30 Bear 222 and herContinue Reading

Edmonton Many business owners are relying on business interruption insurance during the wildfire evacuation, but there’s no telling when the flow of visitors will be able to return to normal in Jasper National Park. Owners of hotels, restaurants and sightseeing companies navigating complex insurance process Madeline Smith · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Edmonton An Edmonton man has been charged for allegedly posting threats to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh. Death threats allegedly posted to YouTube and XCBC News · Posted: Jul 22, 2024 4:11 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 22Continue Reading

Edmonton Rare earth elements are a key part of the transition to a green economy. From magnets in wind turbines to batteries in electric vehicles, they’re needed for technology that is increasingly in demand. Researchers say ‘oilsands’ is a misnomer — there’s a lot more in there than we thinkContinue Reading

Edmonton Three little brown bats in two separate areas of southeastern Alberta have tested positive for white-nose syndrome, and there’s no cure. Biologists consider white-nose syndrome one of the worst wildlife diseases in modern times in North America. White-nose syndrome detected in three little brown bats in province’s southeast Catriona KoenigContinue Reading