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Female cougar killed by hunters in Canmore 'demoralizing and discouraging'

Female cougar killed by hunters in Canmore 'demoralizing and discouraging'

A known female cougar has been killed by hunters near Gap Lake earlier this week, leaving the fate of her two orphaned kittens uncertain.
Alberta communities involved in human trafficking operation

Alberta communities involved in human trafficking operation

Arrests and search warrants were conducted in Edmonton, Montreal and Red Deer with a total of 23 charges related to human trafficking offences laid.
Alberta library staff has found 2SLGBTQI+ books in toilet

Alberta library staff has found 2SLGBTQI+ books in toilet

 According to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ database, in 2022/ 2023 in Alberta, there were 39 challenges reported, of which 74 per cent were attempts to have 2SLGBTQI+ related-books restricted or have "Drag Storytime" events cancelled. 
Bison doing well on traditional habitat west of Calgary

Bison doing well on traditional habitat west of Calgary

The ultimate end goal is to have bison free roaming, as they were 150 years ago.
Kananaskis Country G7 Summit will have dedicated team to protect wildlife, dignitaries

Kananaskis Country G7 Summit will have dedicated team to protect wildlife, dignitaries

“There’s going to be a lot of people running around with guns, so is someone going to shoot a grizzly? Are they trained in wildlife aversion?”
How to disaster-proof your home and lower your insurance rate

How to disaster-proof your home and lower your insurance rate

How to protect your home from rain, floods, hail, wildfires and wind according to the founder of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction at Western University.
Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services

A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty — but not if it means they have to kick their Netflix and Disney+ addictions.
Declining water levels in Oldman Reservoir: MD assures close monitoring

Declining water levels in Oldman Reservoir: MD assures close monitoring

Water levels in the Oldman Reservoir remain below historical averages, raising concerns about potential shortages.
'So surreal': Couples reflect on 20 years of same-sex marriage in Canada

'So surreal': Couples reflect on 20 years of same-sex marriage in Canada

Then Alberta premier Ralph Klein had long called same-sex marriage "morally wrong," and urged federal politicians to "defend the traditional definition of marriage." He also planned to use the notwithstanding clause, which allows governments to override certain Charter rights for up to five years, to block their recognition.
Alberta town closing in on Kraft Hockeyville's top four

Alberta town closing in on Kraft Hockeyville's top four

Crossfield, in Central Alberta, is vying to be the next Kraft Hockeyville and to achieve it the community is looking for support to crack the Top 4.
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