Welcomed moisture poses problems with run off
For the environment, the welcomed moisture meant more than an opportunity for our plants to grow. With the run off that results from the rain, there’s potential for it to cause more harm than good to local ecosystems. Pesticides, pharmaceuticals and hormones in our waste water systems effects wildlife and plant growth. “Birth control pills… Continue reading
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Wildrose party fined by CRTC for robocalls
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Alberta’s Wildrose Party was fined $90,000 by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) after an investigation involving phone calls to Albertans during the provincial election campaign. Continue reading
Keystone XL brawl heats up with GOP bill
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The political brawl over the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline shifted into overdrive on Wednesday, as Republicans made yet another attempt to take the decision out of President Obama’s hands. Continue reading
“The last time we established contact with the people who are in possession of the video was this past Sunday, and we have not been able to reach them since.”Gawker editor John Cook Gawker editor admit he’s unable to contact sellers of alleged Rob Ford crack video →
Success in Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta is home to many successful, leading edge businesses. There is also a facility that helps high tech businesses grow and expand. Tecconect is a business incubator, a facility that helps move those company’s use to business plans and concepts forward. Located in north Lethbridge, Tecconect does some unique work. Vice-president of Tecconnect and… Continue reading
UPDATE: Alberta towns try to hold off floods, amid rising water levels
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The province is warning of rising water levels in several rivers in southwestern Alberta, amid a steady downpour of rain. Continue reading
Mistrial declared in Jodi Arias sentencing
The fate of convicted killer Jodi Arias remains unclear Thursday after the judge in her case declared a mistrial during the sentencing phase of a trial that has captured media headlines around the world. Continue reading
Runaway train car derails in southern Alberta town
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Police in a southern Alberta community had to respond to an unusual call Wednesday when a runaway train car rumbled through town. Continue reading
Sheldon Kennedy centre already helping victims
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CALGARY – A Calgary agency named after a one-time NHL player who brought to light the sex crimes of former junior hockey coach Graham James has officially opened. Continue reading
Montreal boil water advisory lifted: tap water is safe to drink
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After two days without safe, clean water, Montreal’s mayor has ended the city’s largest ever boil water advisory. Continue reading
Hundreds forced from homes by Alberta wildfire
An out-of-control wildfire in the area of Lindale, Alberta has forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Continue reading
Nurses demand answers from AHS about staffing changes
United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) says its president Heather Smith has written a letter to Alberta Health Services (AHS) demanding answers as to “why Registered Nurses are being laid off at Alberta health facilities.” Continue reading
Federal Court upholds 2011 election results in ‘robocall’ ridings
The Federal Court has rejected a bid to overturn the results in six federal ridings from the 2011 election – but both sides are claiming victory in the so-called robocalls affair. Continue reading