Environment

‘Don’t panic’ over giant hornets flying into Red Deer

They're creating quite a buzz, thanks in part to their menacing nickname, but a local nature expert says there's not much worry that "murder hornets" will be flying into central Alberta anytime soon. ...

May 06, 2020 An Asian giant hornet from Japan is seen at the Washington state Department of Agriculture, on May 4. (Associated Press photo)

Alberta delays release of guidelines on parks partnerships

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is delaying the release of information on its parks partnership plan.A spokeswoman for Environment Minister Jason Nixon says staff have been too busy working on parks...

May 04, 2020

Ponoka residents invited to help clean up their town

Ponoka residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify their town by participating in the following events during the month of May.Community Clean Up May 11 - 15 Ponoka's annual Commu...

May 04, 2020

Ponoka offers tips for building a proper fire pit

With the arrival of warmer weather, it's the time of year many people enjoy roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over a backyard fire pit. As you grab your lawn chair and head to the backyard, Ponoka res...

Apr 30, 2020

One man dead amid flooding in northern Alberta

One person has died as a result of flooding in northern Alberta.Officials with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said the death occurred near the Athabasca River near Fort McKay, about 60 kilo...

Apr 30, 2020

Ice jam that caused flooding in Fort McMurray melting

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - An ice jam on the Athabasca River is nearly half the size it was earlier this week when it caused major flooding in Fort McMurray and forced 13,000 people from their homes. The ...

Apr 30, 2020

Ice jam intel: How the Athabasca River ice buildup is flooding Fort McMurray

Ice jams can stretch for kilometres, reach several metres in height and cause rivers to rise in a matter of hours, says one river ice expert. An ice dam roughly 25 kilometres long&...

Apr 29, 2020

Lacombe County issues fire advisory

Effective today (April 29) there is a Fire Advisory in Lacombe County. Officials say the advisory will be in effect until all areas in Lacombe County receive substantial changes to the current dry con...

Apr 29, 2020

WATCH: Province gives northern Alberta flooding update

Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon will be joined by local and emergency officials to provide an update on the flooding situation in northern Alberta.A news conference is scheduled for 1:30 p....

Apr 28, 2020 Flood water advances toward the Ptarmigan trailer court in the Waterways neighbourhood in Fort McMurray, Alta. on Sunday, April 26, 2020. (Greg Halinda / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Kenney offers support to Fort McMurray as floods chase people from downtown

FORT MCMURRAY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he toured the damage caused by flooding in Fort McMurray and the province is ready to help.He and Environment Minister Jason Nixon went to northern Al...

Apr 28, 2020 Flooding is seen in the Longboat Landing area of Fort McMurray, Alta. on Sunday, April 26, 2020 in this handout photo. (Photo via THE CANADIAN PRESS)