For the first time in more than a century, plains bison will roam wild in Banff National Park thanks to a successful reintroduction completed this week by Parks Canada. Watch the Banff bison make their homecoming journey. Advertisements
Category: Alberta
How artificial intelligence could help predict major forest fires | Canadian Geographic
Last spring, Canadians watched, horrified, as residents of Fort McMurray, Alta. were forced to flee their community as a nearby forest fire exploded out of control. Now, as neighbouring British Columbia continues to grapple with its worst wildfire season in recorded history, forest science researchers at the Universities of Alberta and Oklahoma say artificial intelligence…
Innovating for Shared Prosperity
Join REAP Business Association for an inspiring evening of learning and networking with Calgary’s leading social entrepreneurs.
Capital for Cause: Back to Basics
Hear a keynote presentation by Jason Switzer from Alberta Clean Technology Industry Association, and panel discussions by a series of renowned social changemakers.
Growing Food, Jobs & Hope
Growing Food, Jobs & Hope feature social entrepreneur, urban farmer and author, Michael Ableman.
US Cancels Energy Leases in Badger-Two Medicine
The sacred Blackfeet region of Badger-Two Medicine, part of the transboundary Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, moves closer to protection.
Albertans Love their Headwaters
New poll highlights the importance of Alberta’s mountain headwater regions for all communities downstream.
New off-grid solar project powers telecommunication site near Grande Prairie
ATCO announces its new off-grid solar project, located at the Saddle Hills Telecommunication Site northwest of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
First Nations and Tribes sign Treaty to stop tar sands pipelines
Signatories from Nations and Tribes across North America also commit to pushing for a sustainable economy based on renewable energy.
Community Tree Plant in Calgary – June 11, 2016
Play a part in “greening” your local community by joining Honda Canada Foundation, Forest Recovery Canada, AWES, and Rocky View County on Saturday, June 11th for the Community Planting Weekend.
Alberta announces full protection for Castle Special Place
After more than 40 years of waiting, Albertans can finally celebrate full protection for the Castle Special Place.
Endangered Sage-grouse numbers on the rise in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Conservation groups are cautiously optimistic about increased numbers for Canada’s endangered Greater Sage-grouse populations.
Sharing the Range with Grizzly Bears
A story about the challenges of living with large carnivores, and how the Waterton Biosphere Reserve and others are meeting those challenges.
Government funds effort to return bison to Banff National Park
Parks Canada officially confirmed today that plains bison will be reintroduced to Canada’s oldest park.
Returning wild plains bison to Banff National Park
Alberta MP Blake Richards is presented with post cards showing the growing support for restoring bison to Banff National Park.
David Suzuki: Oil prices drop as global warming rises
With oil prices plunging to below $50, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy are hitting home.
Critical caribou habitat is being sold to the energy industry in Alberta
After a federal panel finds caribou at risk in Alberta, the province decides to sell off critical habitat areas for further industrial development.
Are oil production emissions bad for your health? Ask Alberta’s energy regulator
Report concludes that odours from bitumen tanks in Peace River are causing health issues for nearby residents.
