Pets rescued from Jasper National Park wildfire July 28, 2024 **Update: Aug. 1. The Municipality of Jasper posted a pet rescue update: It counted rescues of 21 cats, one dog, four birds, two snakes,… Continue Reading
In fine-feathered fashion, RCMP find stolen bird and return it to its flock March 17, 2024 “It was a case of ‘fowl’ play,” Alberta RCMP said in a recent social media post with tongue placed firmly in beak. Last week,… Continue Reading
Skiers admire — and dodge — deer at Nakiska Ski Resort January 5, 2024 It turns out, deers like skiing, too. On a quiet Friday at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta, skiers and snowboarders were treated to repeated… Continue Reading
Alpaca farm fire kills 8 alpacas, one farm dog October 14, 2023 The owner of an alpaca farm south of Calgary is devastated after a deadly fire that killed eight of her animals and her beloved… Continue Reading
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
