Alberta Environment and Parks
Quick melt across Alberta prompts spring runoff advisory
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
As temperatures warm up across Alberta this week, localized flooding and ponding can be expected, but the risk for spring flooding really depends on where you live. Continue reading
Mass bird deaths in Calgary park caused by starvation, exposure
During the last week of February, the birds were found in Elliston Park, at the intersection of 68 Street and 17 Avenue S.E. Continue reading
Investigation launched after more than 50 dead birds discovered in southeast Calgary
Alberta Environment and Parks has launched an investigation into the apparent sudden death of dozens of ducks at a southeast Calgary park. Continue reading
Orphaned bear cubs prepare for winter hibernation at Cochrane rehab centre
The Cochrane wildlife rehab centre caring for a pair of orphaned bear cubs have brought in a structure to help them hibernate for the winter. Continue reading
Orphaned bear cubs will stay in Alberta facility this winter
By Joel Senick Reporter and Co-anchor
The provincial government is giving a special exemption to allow a pair of orphaned black bear cubs to hibernate at a southern Alberta facility. Continue reading
Alberta government fines Calgary consultant $28K for false environmental records
A Calgary consultant has been fined $28,750 after pleading guilty to one count of knowingly providing false or misleading information in connection with soil sampling she was hired to do for a meat-processing facility. Continue reading
Calgary ring road opponents say province not enforcing Weaselhead protection order
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
People who are concerned about the southwest portion of the Calgary ring road say the province is not enforcing a Weaselhead protection order. Continue reading
Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County accused of environmental offences at landfill
The Alberta government announced Friday it had charged the Town of Whitecourt, the operators of the Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority and Woodlands County with several environmental offences. Continue reading
Rehab centre concerned for Alberta black bear cubs as release date looms
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
For months, a wildlife sanctuary in Cochrane has been helping rehabilitate two orphaned bear cubs. The rehab facility believes they’re not ready to leave but provincial officials are discussing having them released next month. Continue reading
More visible panels could be key to solar energy sell: Alberta researcher
For some time now, Canadians have been encouraged to retrofit their homes in order to reduce their carbon footprint. In Alberta, homeowners have been incentivized to install solar panels on their homes through solar rebates. Continue reading