Environment

Feds announce funding for coal transition in Alberta, Saskatchewan

NISKU, Alta. - The federal government is announcing projects to help western workers and communities dependent on coal mining to become less reliant on the industry.Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet...

Jun 28, 2019 A dragline works in coal pits in front of the SaskPower Shand Power Station south of Estevan, Sask. (Troy Fleece/The Canadian Press)

Red Deer sees big drop in opioid-related deaths

Overdose deaths in Red Deer and the AHS Central Zone are down by a substantial margin so far this year.First quarter statistics released by Alberta Health show Red Deer saw two fentanyl-related deaths...

Jun 28, 2019 Turning Point's temporary overdose prevention site has been open since Oct. 1, 2018. (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Caroline eyes waste-to-energy facility

The Village of Caroline has big plans for the future with their interest in a waste-to-energy facility. Fogdog Energy touts technology that regular waste, recycling, and compost and it converts into c...

Andrew Snook Jun 27, 2019

Close encounter of the bear kind in Drayton Valley

A Drayton Valley man is encouraging fellow residents to keep an eye out for bears after one walked right onto his deck last week.Jerry Greiner says it happened on June 20 around 9:30 p.m. while he and...

Jun 27, 2019 A black bear spotted on the deck of Jerry Greiner in Drayton Valley on June 20.

Glass recycling back from the dead in Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lakers can continue recycling glass products after all.The Town of Sylvan Lake recently learned their recycling depot contractor would no longer accept glass products due to "non-existent globa...

Jun 25, 2019

Property straddling city and county north of 11A to be subdivided

The City of Red Deer will temporarily take authority over a property straddling the city and Red Deer County.As far as Red Deer is concerned, it's rarer than a June snow shower.The property in questio...

Jun 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Wetlands throughout Red Deer to see half million dollars in upgrades

Red Deer's volume of wetlands will see a surge in the coming years.On Monday, city council carried a resolution that will see The City keep $504,000 it would otherwise owe to Alberta Environment &...

Jun 24, 2019 Wetland along the Red Deer River where moose and other wildlife are often seen grazing. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Lacombe County celebrates official opening of the Kuhnen Natural Area

On Tuesday, Lacombe County officially opened the Kuhnen Natural Area to the public. Located on the eastern side of Lacombe County, the public space features 65 acres of land running along the north si...

Jun 19, 2019 (Photo: Lacombe County)

Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today

OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...

Jun 18, 2019

Skiing incident at Castle Mountain claims life of Lethbridge man

PINCHER CREEK - RCMP from the Pincher Creek, Alta., detachment are investigating the death of a skier on Mount Haig near the Castle Mountain resort in southwestern Alberta.Police say the 22-year-old m...

Jun 16, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)