Pickup truck trashed by charging elk during rutting season in Jasper National Park September 24, 2023 When wildlife officials warn visitors to stay away — very far away — from elk during rutting season, they really mean it. And here’s… Continue Reading
Hear, hear. “Hansard” the cat has the floor — and everything else worth scratching in the Alberta legislature August 4, 2022 As Speaker of Alberta’s legislature, Nathan Cooper is known for his passion for parliamentary procedure. He’s also developed a reputation for having a solid… Continue Reading
Peak Canada: “Moose on the grounds” school lockdown prompts moose relocation in Alberta February 9, 2022 They were a bit groggy at first. But slowly, a moose cow and her two calves roused from tranquilizer darts and took their first… Continue Reading
Bird seeks refuge from B.C. wildfires on firefighter August 18, 2021 By now the wildfire situation across British Columbia is pretty well known: It’s near apocalyptic with 262 fires currently burning and blanketing the province… Continue Reading
RCMP police dog helps find missing child in northern Alberta July 25, 2021 Sometimes they track bad guys or sniff out drugs, but canine cops are also very good at reuniting people. RCMP Police Service Dog Hasko… Continue Reading
Tips on cooling down pets during heatwave June 30, 2021 Here in the Pacific Northwest and Alberta, a heatwave has led to huge surges in electricity and even sudden deaths of dozens of people…. Continue Reading
RIP Jago: RCMP police dog killed in the line of duty June 20, 2021 UPDATE: June 21 Alberta’s police oversight body said Jago was hit by a bullet and killed after the suspect and police exchanged gunfire. The… Continue Reading
Very good dogs help capture very bad guys for Alberta RCMP January 2, 2021 The pandemic didn’t slow down Alberta’s finest four-legged Mounties. Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services responded to 2,800 calls and helped arrest more than 900… Continue Reading
Bison crossing ahead. No, really a bison seems to use a bison crosswalk in Canada December 14, 2020 Canadians really are polite rule-followers — right down to their wildlife. Take for example this bison photographed while crossing the road at a bison… Continue Reading
Wildlife officer saves ducklings, then rewarded with bathroom that “reeked as if there had been a hundred hamsters in there” July 19, 2020 It’s not usually in the job description: Rub-a-dub-dub, shelter three ducklings in your tub. But late last month, a fish and wildlife officer in… Continue Reading