Expansion of the Misericordia Community Hospital emergency department in Edmonton continues to be on budget and schedule, with the start of demolition activities. Construction of the expanded emergency department will get underway this summer, with completion set for late 2022. Over the duration of this project, 445 well-paid jobs are expected to be created. Demolition…

By Ilias Berberi, PhD Student, Biology, Carleton University Is evolution the best inventor? With hundreds of millions of years of work and the natural world as its canvas, it would seem so. From the water-retaining camels of the desert to the long-flying albatrosses of the sea, evolution has shaped the abilities of animals to best…

Changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation enable Albertans to sell low-risk home-prepared foods from home and at special events, increasing access to locally prepared food. Home-based businesses will not require food-handling permits or be subject to inspections for foods that present a low risk for food-borne illness. Low-risk foods do not require refrigeration and include such…

By IAN WILSON Screaming into the abyss can produce some interesting responses. Sometimes you hear an echo. At times the silence is deafening. But if you wait long enough, you just might hear it. When I began working for the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) some 13 years ago, I knew little about who Const.…

There’s something fishy going on… and thankfully a few concerned citizens “caught” it! On July 10th 2019, the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Hotline received a report of numerous dead fish in the Elbow River, just outside of Bragg Creek. Fish biologists confirmed on July 11th that the fish were tilapia. This warm-water species is native to Africa…

Government is further acting on its election commitment to Albertans to ensure the province’s regulatory system is the most effective and efficient in North America. Bill 7, the Responsible Energy Development Amendment Act, directly addresses concerns about unnecessary delays – as a result of needless red tape and ineffective processes – in the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER)…

In response to recent precipitation in many areas of the province and the great work of Alberta Wildfire, the government is removing the fire ban in the Forest Protection Area. A fire advisory is now in effect. Alberta Environment and Parks will mirror this approach. The fire advisory will now allow residents of the Forest…

By Guest Author People look forward to gardening every day because it’s a rewarding hobby. You get to raise plants that would remain seeds without you and sometimes enjoy the literal fruits of your labor after a harvest. Depending on the size of your garden, you may spend a couple of hours taking care of it…

WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA, MAY 27, 2020 – Starting June 1, 2020, Waterton Lakes National Park will offer visitor access and basic services. Visitors will be able to access the following services, activities and Parks Canada facilities: ·         Some day use areas, including Cameron Bay, Waterton lakeshore, Emerald Bay, Linnet Lake, Driftwood Beach, Pass Creek, Hay Barn and…

Commitment to safeguarding pollinators and their habitats secures place on list hat if we created community engagement opportunities that helped to enhance environments for bees, butterflies and other essential pollinators? How do we each become better stewards of the campus landscape? A local collaboration was sparked between University of Calgary researchers, students and staff each…