Two female grizzlies killed by trains in Banff National Park / CBC
Friday, June 13, 2025, 7:21 pm permalink
Two female grizzly bears lost their lives after being struck by trains on a railway line in Banff National Park. Wildlife officials expressed deep concern over the loss of breeding females—a hit they say could have long-lasting repercussions for the species in the area. Enhanced rail safety and conservation measures are now being discussed.
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Wildlife overpass in Kananaskis named after former premier Peter Lougheed / Calgary Herald
Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:21 pm permalink
Officials unveiled a new wildlife overpass along the Trans-Canada Highway in Kananaskis Country, naming it in honor of former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed for his key contributions to regional conservation. The project, which facilitates wildlife movement, commemorates a celebrated legacy in environmental stewardship.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 3:22 pm permalink
Paleontologists in Calgary have unveiled a new species of early tyrannosaur, a potential evolutionary “missing link” in the T-rex lineage. The discovery, which hints at an ancient migration from Asia via a prehistoric land bridge, offers fresh, almost mythic insights into dinosaur evolution and behavior.
Bluesky: @theglobeandmail.com
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RCMP musical ride returns to Alberta this summer / The Edmonton Journal
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:23 pm permalink
The iconic RCMP musical ride is making a comeback in Alberta this summer, with stops including the Calgary Stampede. Organizers and local officials are ready to revive this cherished tradition, offering a welcome return of community spirit and ceremonial pageantry after pandemic-induced cancellations.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
Recent reports condemn Ottawa for lagging on critical measures to safeguard endangered species and their habitats. Critics warn that the slow pace in executing environmental commitments may jeopardize species recovery, sparking calls for an immediate, comprehensive overhaul of conservation strategies.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com, @alexandreshields.bsky.social, @nationalobserver.com
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:22 am permalink
Recent studies reveal that emperor penguin populations in a specific Antarctic region are plummeting faster than previously expected. Melting sea ice and rising temperatures compromise their breeding grounds, prompting urgent scientific calls for climate action to preserve this iconic species.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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Friday, June 6, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink
A recent study has raised alarms over coal mines on Alberta’s eastern slopes, linking mine runoff to dangerous selenium levels in local fish. The research warns that legacy mining operations could push fisheries beyond recovery, triggering ecological and economic fallout while prompting calls for a reexamination of existing environmental safeguards.
Bluesky: @kyall.com
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Judge mandates revised strategy for piping plover protection
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
A federal judge has ordered officials to reevaluate their conservation approach for endangered piping plovers nesting along the East Coast. The ruling demands a fresh, more effective protection plan to counter ongoing environmental challenges that undermine these vulnerable shorebirds’ survival.
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B.C. Ostrich Farm Faces Avian Flu Cull Backlash
Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:21 pm permalink
At a British Columbia ostrich farm, operators are challenging a swift cull order following an avian flu outbreak. They are calling for independent testing to prove that the mass destruction is warranted. The debate has ignited protests and raised serious concerns among stakeholders about the decision’s necessity.
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Coral Reefs Face Collapse if 15°C Warming Threshold is Breached
Monday, June 2, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
Scientists warn that if global temperatures rise past a critical 15°C threshold, most coral reefs could perish, jeopardizing vital marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The stark forecast has experts calling for urgent climate action amid dire environmental warnings.
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