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When flames tore through six homes in Cochrane's Heartland community, firefighters didn't give up until everyone was safe, including one furious feline. The injured firefighter is recovering at home, and the rescued cat is expected to make a full recovery.
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.
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.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A 10-gram silver-haired bat is on the road to recovery after veterinarians in Alberta performed delicate orthopedic surgery to repair its fractured femur. The bat, one of the smallest patients ever treated at the wildlife center, could return to the wild this summer.
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.
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.
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.
While much of Canada struggles economically, Alberta is projected to lead the nation with 2.6% GDP growth this year and the strongest employment gains in the country. The province is proving its economy can stay resilient even during uncertain times.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 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 student searching for ancient plants in Canada's Dinosaur Provincial Park discovered a perfectly preserved dragonfly wing from the age of dinosaurs. This 75-million-year-old fossil fills a massive gap in scientific knowledge and reveals how prehistoric skies teemed with life.
Canada's federal government and Alberta just signed a landmark agreement that will cut emissions, diversify energy exports, and create up to 43,000 jobs annually while doubling the province's clean electricity grid by 2050. The deal proves oil-producing regions can lead the charge toward a sustainable economy without sacrificing prosperity.
Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle clinched his second Olympic silver medal in super-G at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Switzerland's gold medalist. The 34-year-old's repeat podium finish proves his incredible consistency at skiing's highest level.
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.
A McGill University student cracked open a rock in Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park and found a 75-million-year-old dragonfly wing so unique that scientists created an entirely new family to classify it. The discovery doubles the insect fossil record for one of Earth's most studied dinosaur sites.
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