Tag: Environment

  • Weather Network: Earthquake jolts Alberta, knocking out power and shutting down gas plant

    Weather Network: Earthquake jolts Alberta, knocking out power and shutting down gas plant

    By Dalia Ibrahim, Digital Reporter It was a shaky start to the day for parts of Alberta Saturday. According to Natural Resources Canada. a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck an area west of Red Deer at 9:28 a.m. local time. No damage or injuries were reported, but the quake did disrupt power for about 500 customers,…

  • Greener Ideal: 3 Tips to Make the Kids More Eco-friendly

    Greener Ideal: 3 Tips to Make the Kids More Eco-friendly

    By Greener Ideal As an environmentally friendly parent it is, of course, important to be a good example of environmentally friendly activities yourself. Here are three tips that can help you to engage your kids in environmentally friendly behaviour with you! Tip 1: Vinegar Scrub Get everyone excited about cleaning up the house by explaining…

  • Four-legged friends join in Alberta’s fight against invasive mussels

    Specialized detection dogs are following their noses and protecting Alberta from invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The Alberta – Montana Canine Mussel Detection Pilot is the first of its kind in Canada and uses highly trained specialized dogs on both sides of the border to sniff out zebra and quagga mussels attached to boats. “We…

  • Alberta takes a natural approach to flood and drought mitigation

    New programs focus on improving watershed health to protect Alberta communities and flood-affected fish habitat. The Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP) and the Southern Alberta Fisheries Enhancement and Sustainability (FISHES) Program will provide a combined $31 million over three years for restoration and enhancement projects in flood and drought-prone areas. “Leveraging the land’s natural…

  • Mt. Polley Mine Incident

    Government and Cariboo Regional District officials continue to work together to address the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond, to test the local drinking water to determine if it is safe for locals to drink or bathe in, and to help ensure the safety and well-being of local residents. Government and Cariboo Regional District…

  • Greener Ideal: This Eco-Friendly Supermarket Is Using Food Waste to Power Its Store

    By Ian Andrew When you think about how often food in your fridge goes bad and needs to be thrown out, it’s easy to see how the issue of food waste would be amplified for places such as restaurants and supermarkets. It’s pretty common to see heavily discounted fresh food at the grocery store, because…

  • SAIT Community Grows by 100,000

    Honeybees are the newest residents on campus. By SAIT Polytechnic Interested Hospitality and Tourism students at SAIT will be able to help with a honey harvest this fall, since honeybees took up residence on the rooftop of the John Ware Building on June 7. The four hives have already yielded some honey for a taste…

  • Thunderstorm Watch for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    12:38 PM MDT Friday 01 August 2014 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • CanSIA Releases “Made in Alberta” Blueprint for a Strong Solar Industry

    Recommendations pave way to give Albertan’s a solar choice Ottawa –  The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) released their policy position paper today on solar energy policy options for Albertans. The paper, “From Proven Reserve to Developed Resource: Realizing the True Value of Solar Energy in Alberta”, is the result of research and consultations with…

  • Town of Okotoks Open Spaces: Pest Alert Fire Blight

    This devastating and highly contagious bacterial plant disease is firmly established in Okotoks. Fire blight is declared a pest under the Alberta Pest Act and must be removed from affected trees and shrubs. Susceptible trees and shrubs: Mountain Ash, Hawthorn, Apples, Crabapples, Cotoneaster hedges, Pear. Please inspect your trees and shrubs! Symptoms: Wilted leaves and…

  • Government expands conservation areas, protects watersheds and native grasslands in southern Alberta

    A new land-use plan will help manage growth pressures and protect the environment in southern Alberta. “The South Saskatchewan region is without question one of the most beautiful areas of our province with its breathtaking mountains, rolling grasslands and many lakes and rivers. Albertans are proud of the beauty of our province and the new…

  • Ride for Wildlife – Our First Ever Equestrian Event at the ASCCA!

    Saturday, September 6, 2014 – 10:00am Have you ever dreamed of exploring the rolling foothills of the ASCCA atop your trusty steed? Well – we have an opportunity for you to do JUST that! Join us at the ASCCA on September 6, 2014 for the First Equestrian Event to be held on our property and…

  • GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    Pond Exploration – July 27- 10am to noon $10.00 (with Park membership it’s only $8.50) Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park NOTE: PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Prairie ponds and sloughs teem with tiny life. Bring the whole family and your rubber boots down to the park and we’ll explore the…

  • 5 Hybrid Cars That Will Make You Say ‘WOW’!

    By Greener Ideal The tides are changing within the motoring world. With manufacturers becoming ever more conscious of environmental issues, and governments imposing ever stricter emissions regulations on these manufacturers, hybrid and electric cars are becoming more and more prominent on the global market. Rather sadly, hybrid cars have never really been viewed by petrol-heads…

  • Discover fresh, wholesome and local food during Open Farm Days in August

    Discover Alberta’s culinary treasures during the second annual Alberta Open Farm Days, August 23 and 24. Open Farm Days encourages Albertans to go to the source of their food – farms across Alberta. “From farm visits for the whole family, to one-of-a-kind culinary experience for foodies, Open Farm Days is a great reason for a…