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Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

Mama grizzly bear kills mountain goat, forces trail closure near Moraine Lake

“Parks Canada staff investigated and found female grizzly Bear 142 and her yearling cub had successfully predated the adult goat next to the main hiking trail."
Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

Calgary home sales hit record high in August while inventory drops

The data shows 2,729 properties were sold in the month, an increase of 27.9 per cent year-over-year, while inventory dropped to a record low of about half of what's historically been available in August.
Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Morinville woman finds unexpected success in the gym

Sixty-one year-old business owner is now a power lifting champion too.
Wray Ranch win Environmental Stewardship Award

Wray Ranch win Environmental Stewardship Award

Just a few months after nabbing a provincial award from the Alberta Beef Producers, the Wray Ranch near Irricana has another accolade to boast of, after receiving the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA).
Foothills County pulls the plug on sports rink solar panels

Foothills County pulls the plug on sports rink solar panels

Citing numerous issues with placing solar panels on the roof of the Scott Seaman Sports Rink, Foothills County council scrapped the project Aug 30.
Cold Lake man arrested in relation to drug trafficking investigation

Cold Lake man arrested in relation to drug trafficking investigation

Following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, a 38-year-old man from Cold Lake has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance as well as being in possession of a stolen truck.
B.C. woman disappointed by 'slap on wrist' for Mountie who dragged her, stood on head

B.C. woman disappointed by 'slap on wrist' for Mountie who dragged her, stood on head

A British Columbia woman assaulted by a Kelowna Mountie during a wellness check more than three years ago says she's disappointed the officer received a conditional discharge and probation this week, calling the sentencing "a slap on the wrist.
Farm fertilizer emissions targets huge challenge

Farm fertilizer emissions targets huge challenge

The Canadian government’s goal to have farmers reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 is potentially impossible say speakers at Olds College’s AgSmart agriculture and technology exposition.
Northern Alberta utility company offering $10K reward following vandalism/thefts

Northern Alberta utility company offering $10K reward following vandalism/thefts

Damages to four power poles in the Fawcett area will cost a rural electricity provider $30,000 to $40,000.
B.C. wildland firefighters chased from their camp by bears

B.C. wildland firefighters chased from their camp by bears

Around 160 firefighters were forced from their camp.
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