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Alberta government calls for strychnine ban reversal to fight 'destructive force' of gophers
The Government of Alberta is calling for strychnine to be unbanned for use on Richardson's ground squirrels, commonly referred to as gophers. The province says reversing the ban on the controversial rodenticide would help farmers who are having their crops devastated by out-of-control gopher populations.
Ottawa backs 3 emissions reduction projects in Alberta with $6.4M
Three Alberta emissions reduction projects — a heat recovery system, improved natural gas boiler efficiency, and a small-scale biogenic carbon capture and storage project fuelled by manure — are getting a $6.4 million boost from the federal government.
Eau Claire Plaza billed as 'postcard location in downtown Calgary' ahead of reopening
The renovated Eau Claire Plaza is officially returning to downtown Calgary with an opening celebration scheduled for July 2, with a new design incorporating accessibility and greater flexibility for event organizers while retaining many elements of the original space.
Police respond to 2nd bobcat encounter in southeast Calgary, woman left injured
A woman in the southeast Calgary community of Parkland was injured following an encounter with a bobcat on Sunday, according to police. The incident follows a bobcat encounter that left a woman injured in Parkland on June 23, making it the second such incident in the last seven days.
More water, more development: Okotoks expecting significant growth over the next 25 years
Concerns around access to water have long held back development in Okotoks, but a new pipeline project is expected to give growth a big boost in the Calgary bedroom community. Over the next 25 years, the town is aiming for an annual population growth rate of three to four per cent, in addition to a significant increase in industrial and commercial development.
'Everything started regrowing': Alberta farmers welcome rainfall
With up to 100 millimetres of precipitation in parts of the province this past weekend, the rain is being heralded by farmers as much-needed relief from drought conditions.
Bobcat injures Calgary woman in 'extremely unusual' encounter
With bobcats being a relatively common sight in Calgary, a recent incident involving a mother bobcat pouncing on a woman in the southeast community of Parkland has left some wondering whether these small predators could pose a threat to humans.
'We are one big family': Rotary optimistic about future as thousands attend Calgary convention
More than 15,000 people from across the globe are expected to attend the Rotary International Convention in Calgary. It's poised to be the largest in-person gathering of Rotarians in the last five years, marking a possible post-pandemic resurgence in membership as the organization works to attract younger members.
As Bowness development continues, residents reflect on changing community
Last year's blanket rezoning approval has paved the way for a spike in development in inner-city Calgary communities like Bowness. It's a change meant to tackle the city's rapid population growth and housing crisis, but many residents and business owners remain concerned about what that means for their community.
Construction begins on 230 affordable townhomes in southeast Calgary
A partnership between the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and Attainable Homes Calgary is bringing 230 affordable townhouses to Albert Park/Radisson Heights, with eligibility for these homes to be based on income.