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Hockey fans in Edmonton just proved that team spirit extends far beyond the rink. The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation's 25th anniversary campaign turned $1 million in fan donations into $2 million for kids and families across Alberta.
Canada's federal government and Alberta have agreed on an ambitious plan to slash methane emissions from oil and gas by 75% by 2035. The deal gives Alberta control over its own regulations while meeting national climate goals.
Alberta just proved climate action can boost the economy, not hurt it. The Canadian province crushed its methane reduction goal ahead of schedule while creating nearly 3,000 jobs and sparking a global cleantech boom.
A rural Alberta school district is proving that small communities can deliver big support for student wellness. Their comprehensive approach includes mental health counselors, Indigenous-focused programs, and creative attendance rewards.
Three Alberta high school students just defeated 26 university teams with an invention that could save honeybee colonies. Their automated hive monitoring system won Canada's top prototype award and might become a real startup.
A rough-legged hawk with a badly broken wing that had already started healing wrong made a full recovery at a wildlife rescue center and returned to the skies. The bird proved rescuers wrong when it flew beautifully just months after arriving with an injury vets feared would never heal properly.
A small Alberta foundation just handed out the biggest grant checks in its 30-year history, supporting everything from wildlife rescue to search and rescue teams. Twenty-two community groups walked away with funding that keeps their missions alive.
A small Alberta town replaced punishment with restorative justice, and the results are stunning. Out of 115 offenders who faced their victims and took responsibility, only one person reoffended.
A small Alberta community is one major step closer to having a brand new K-12 school after construction crews finished raising the steel frame for Holy Family Catholic School. Students and staff signed the final beam before it was lifted into place, cementing their hopes into the building's foundation.
A Canadian cattle farm is building a groundbreaking facility that transforms livestock waste into renewable natural gas while capturing carbon. The $10 million project will power thousands of homes and cut emissions equal to taking 3,800 cars off the road.
A small farming community rallied together to save their only indoor ice rink, raising more than $25,000 and securing upgraded equipment for years to come. The Linaria Arena now serves as a lifeline for hockey players and skaters across multiple rural towns.
University of Alberta researchers are leading an eight-year project to rebuild computer models that predict forest growth, helping balance timber harvesting with conservation for decades to come. The upgrade will help Western Canada's forests adapt to climate change while supporting sustainable forestry.
Alberta is putting $28 million toward six innovative projects that will boost energy production while cutting emissions. The funding spans energy, agriculture, and environmental cleanup initiatives across the province.
A groundbreaking facility in Alberta will convert livestock manure into renewable natural gas while capturing carbon, turning a major pollution source into power for thousands of homes. Construction starts this summer on what will be the world's first fully integrated manure-to-energy and carbon capture plant.
Alberta just dropped $28 million on six groundbreaking projects that could cut 72,000 tonnes of carbon emissions yearly while growing the economy. The investments turn cow burps into clean energy, make pipelines safer, and clean up old oil sites.
After more than three decades, modern DNA technology has helped Alberta RCMP identify and arrest a suspect in a 1992 sexual assault case. The breakthrough shows how genetic genealogy is giving victims closure and proving that justice has no expiration date.
After more than three decades, RCMP in Alberta solved a cold case sexual assault using cutting-edge genetic genealogy technology. The breakthrough shows how modern science is finally bringing justice to victims who waited years for answers.
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A couple who hiked three hours through stormy weather to wed on a Canadian mountaintop received an unforgettable gift from nature. Just as they feared the rain would ruin their ceremony, a spectacular double rainbow broke through the dark sky.
A Canadian city is turning Valentine's week into a celebration of community kindness, asking residents to share small gifts and gestures with neighbors. The initiative hopes to raise $3,000 to spread warmth across the city.
Canadian parents want to protect their kids through good sex education, but feel unsupported and unprepared for these crucial conversations. New University of Alberta research reveals what holds parents back and offers practical solutions to help families navigate these talks with confidence.
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