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Jasper, Banff and Kananaskis Country experience record-breaking high temperatures

Jasper, Banff and Kananaskis Country experience record-breaking high temperatures

“Atmospheric, sea surface and land temperatures are presently off the charts in both hemispheres. What we are seeing is beyond the worst-case projections of all climate model scenarios."
Bears starting to emerge from hibernation in Jasper National Park

Bears starting to emerge from hibernation in Jasper National Park

With the first bear sighting around Jasper comes the first reminder about public safety in bear country.
Southern Alberta RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon

Southern Alberta RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon

On April 3, the Calgary Police Service arrested the officer after an investigation into a report of an assault which occurred in Calgary on Saturday, March 9. 
Southern Alberta family is facing $2,000 rent increase

Southern Alberta family is facing $2,000 rent increase

A Southern Alberta Ag Society that rents out a home won't comment on a $2,000 rent increase they have notified their tenant about through text messages.
Record Alberta fires changed forests for decades and destroyed rare habitat: report

Record Alberta fires changed forests for decades and destroyed rare habitat: report

Last year's record wildfires in Alberta destroyed habitat for threatened species and will change the makeup of the province's forests for decades to come, says a new report.
Cold Lake RCMP looking for tips after vehicle shot with shotgun

Cold Lake RCMP looking for tips after vehicle shot with shotgun

No injuries have been reported following an incident where a vehicle was shot at in Cold Lake on April 2.
Wild pollinators could help feed 30 million Canadians, study finds

Wild pollinators could help feed 30 million Canadians, study finds

The study also found wild pollinators could increase farmer income by $3 billion every year.
Canadian flights to be unaffected by total solar eclipse, airlines say

Canadian flights to be unaffected by total solar eclipse, airlines say

Canadian airlines say travellers won't see their flight times affected by Monday's total solar eclipse, though passengers should protect their eyes during the astronomical event.
Hinton council asks Province to fund hospital helipad

Hinton council asks Province to fund hospital helipad

Hinton has 12 to 13 STARS missions per year, but no helipad at their hospital.
Alberta teen with autism 'can’t forget' arrest by RCMP: Mom

Alberta teen with autism 'can’t forget' arrest by RCMP: Mom

Laura Hawthorne, mother of the autistic teen arrested by St. Albert RCMP in 2022, was protesting outside the St. Albert RCMP detachment on Autism Awareness Day, and she's planning another protest for Saturday
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