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Goat Grazing – Piloting a Natural Form of Weed Control in Calgary
The City of Calgary is introducing a unique pilot project that will study the use of goats for targeted weed control. Beginning this spring, a herd of goats managed by a professional shepherd and highly trained herding dogs will be dispatched to two Calgary parks to help control weeds, including Canada thistle. “We know that…
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Budget 2016 moves Alberta forward with rebates to help families adjust to the carbon levy
Beginning in January 2017 to coincide with the introduction of an economy-wide price on carbon, low and middle income families and individuals will be eligible for rebates to help them adjust. “Every dollar collected from our Climate Leadership Plan will be put to work here in Alberta— diversifying our economy and creating jobs while helping…
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Ikea To Use Mushroom-Based Packaging That Will Decompose In A Garden Within Weeks
The furniture retailer is looking at using biodegradable mycelium “fungi packaging” as part of its efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling. It’s no secret polystyrene is devastating to the environment. But, do you know how exactly that is so? According to a fact-sheet provided by Harvard, polystyrene – which is made from petroleum, a…
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Announcing the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists
On March 24, at Calgary’s Eau Claire Market, hopeful nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, for the announcement of the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists. A panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the challenge of narrowing down the 70 brilliant…
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Statement from Premier Notley on Earth Day
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Earth Day, a day for environmental awareness observed in 193 countries around the world. “Earth Day gives all Albertans the chance to reflect on our province’s incredible natural blessings and the importance of our environment to our lives, our economy and our future. “This year we…
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Environment Minister marks Earth Day by praising the important work of land trusts in protecting Alberta’s environment
Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips marked Earth Day at an event held at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre in Lethbridge, where she praised the important work of land trusts in helping to conserve some of Alberta’s most vulnerable landscapes. “Albertans care deeply about their environment, and as we celebrate Earth Day the Alberta government…
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Happy Earth Day – #Rooting4Trees!
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The Flowers Miss the Bees
University of Alberta By Sarah Pratt, U of A We can thank bees for one of every three bites of food we eat. Bees pollinate crops that range from blueberries and cherries to almonds, squash and coffee beans. Bees also help ecosystems thrive by encouraging a diversity of plants, keeping water and soil healthy, and…
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Town of High River Hosts Annual Green Sweep to Clean up Community
HIGH RIVER, AB: On Saturday, May 7 volunteers will be cleaning up green spaces around High River in the 12th annual Community Green Sweep hosted by the Town of High River. Volunteers are needed to help with raking leaves, collecting branches, picking up garbage and more. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the…
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Sage-grouse from Montana now home to roost in Alberta
Alberta welcomes the addition of 38 sage-grouse hens from Montana, which is part of an effort to strengthen the province’s population. The transfer involved a team of biologists from Alberta Environment and Parks and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The birds were captured in Montana and have been released at three mating sites in southeastern…
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University of Calgary opens the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
Innovative teaching and learning institute made possible by $40-million gift from the Taylor Family Foundation April 19, 2016 President Elizabeth Cannon along with the Taylor family, Marlin Schmidt, minister of Advanced Education, partners and members of the campus community unveiled a state-of-the-art teaching and learning “incubator” as the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning officially…
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Save the Date: Waterton Wildflower Festival June 19 – 24
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Nature Conservancy of Canada expands protected land in Alberta’s Southern Foothills
April 13, 2016 Calgary, AB The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has assisted the Waldron Grazing Co-operative in adding the very historic King Ranch to the largest conservation easement in Canadian history. With the acquisition of the ranch, the existing 12,357 hectare (30,535-acre) Waldron conservation project, a conservation easement secured by NCC in 2014, has grown by…
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Safety Booms to be Installed at Harvie Passage
Boaters and water recreationists are reminded that Harvie Passage on the Bow River remains closed to the public. Calgary’s Harvie Passage sustained significant damage during the 2013 flood and remains closed to boaters and recreationists until repairs are complete. The Alberta government will install three seasonal safety barriers over the weekend of April 16-17, with…
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Acceptable Materials for Automated Waste Collection and Yard Waste Drop-off
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town would like to remind all residents that the Solid Waste Management (Garbage) – Bylaw 4211/2008 prohibits the dumping of hazardous waste, toxic chemicals and automotive fluids in all waste collection receptacles. “We have had a few incidents recently where someone has driven up to a receptacle that is not in…
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