Environment

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup returns to Red Deer

Join the national effort to keep our waterways and shorelines clean and safe with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup! This annual fall initiative draws volunteers fr...

Aug 31, 2020

Critics say spending on Alberta wilderness area inadequate

EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it will upgrade facilities in the province's west-central backcountry where increased use has left behind garbage, damaged sites and human waste.Critics say the ...

Aug 20, 2020

Controlled burn planned as Rocky Forest Area wildfire danger set to 'very high'

With the dry and near-record breaking temperatures that gripped central Alberta over the past few days the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now under a Fire Advisory, and as of Wednesday the area h...

Aug 20, 2020

Province announces over $1 million for enhancements in David Thompson Country

Investment in trails on public lands and provincial parks in David Thompson Country will create jobs, enhance recreation and support tourism.The province is investing more than $1 million to enhance t...

Aug 20, 2020

Appeal filed over approval of Blackfalds' Lacombe Lake stormwater plan

An appeal has been filed over an Alberta Environment and Parks decision last month to approve a project that will allow the Town of Blackfalds to drain stormwater into Lacombe Lake.The approval under ...

Aug 17, 2020

Alberta updating mule deer management regulations

The provincial government says a new advisory committee will modernize Alberta's mule deer management plan to reflect current issues facing mule deer populations across the province.In a release, the ...

Aug 13, 2020

Alberta invests in three emissions reduction projects

Alberta's government is investing in projects it says will help industry reduce emissions, cut costs and create much-needed jobs.The province is investing $10 million into three projects through the T...

Aug 06, 2020

Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation updated

The provincial government says it is updating the Wildlife Regulation to improve wildlife conservation, enhance opportunities for hunters and trappers, and provide economic relief for outfitters.Alber...

Aug 05, 2020

Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

EDMONTON - Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands. The deal, a copy of which has been obtained by The Canadian Pr...

Aug 04, 2020

Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods

Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...

Aug 01, 2020