Environment

Bison in Prince Albert National Park declining from overhunting

PRINCE ALBERT -- Research into free-roaming plains bison in Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park says the herd could go extinct from overhunting in fields outside the protected area.The study, p...

Jun 30, 2019 Bison herd - The Canadian Press

Bison in Prince Albert National Park declining from overhunting: study

Research into free-roaming plains bison in Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park says the herd could go extinct from overhunting in fields outside the protected area. The study, published in...

Jun 30, 2019

Helen Schuler Nature Centre receives $100,000 donation for outdoor learning facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor classroom just behind the newly renovated Helen Schuler Nature Centre has had its day and needs replacement. That's according to Curtis Goodman, the centre's Resource Deve...

Jun 27, 2019 Cheque from South Country Co-Op presented to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Agricultural decision making could benefit from extreme weather indices

OTTAWA -- Weather, without a doubt, is the biggest factor for farmers to consider when preparing for planting and harvest.With that in mind, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada joined forces with Environ...

Jun 24, 2019 Harvest picture -- credit Glen Miller

Who you gonna call? Lethbridge rattlesnake wrangler keeps serpents, citizens safe

LETHBRDGE -- One rattlesnake got caught in freshly laid tar under someone's stairs. Others typically get twisted and trapped in garden netting.Ryan Heavy Head comes to the rescue of both the vipers an...

Jun 24, 2019 Ryan Heavy Head at work in a park - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta Government fully supports immediate construction of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

EDMONTON, AB -- Premier Jason Kenny took the podium Tuesday following the announcement from the federal government that they have approved expanding the Trans Mountain Pipeline.Although he is excited ...

Jun 18, 2019 Premier Kenney and Energy Minister Savage respond to federal government's decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

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 -- A Lethbridge man was confirmed as the victim of a skiing accident at Castle Mountain on Saturday, June 15.Pincher Creek RCMP were notified about 2:00-pm that a 22-year old skier fell ...

Jun 16, 2019 RCMP patch

Nominations sought for ABP Environmental Stewardship Award

CALGARY -- There are many deserving candidates across Alberta but, they are not likely to toss their own dusty and sweat-covered hat into the ring. For that reason, the Alberta Beef Producers are aski...

Jun 15, 2019 Cattle in the field - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Petroleum Analyst says carbon tax isn’t working

CALGARY -- The Federal Government says their version of the carbon tax is to hit the Alberta beginning in the new year, and drivers can expect to see gas prices go right back to where they were before...

Jun 15, 2019 Gas pumps