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Farm fertilizer emissions targets huge challenge

Farm fertilizer emissions targets huge challenge

The Canadian government’s goal to have farmers reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 is potentially impossible say speakers at Olds College’s AgSmart agriculture and technology exposition.
Northern Alberta utility company offering $10K reward following vandalism/thefts

Northern Alberta utility company offering $10K reward following vandalism/thefts

Damages to four power poles in the Fawcett area will cost a rural electricity provider $30,000 to $40,000.
B.C. wildland firefighters chased from their camp by bears

B.C. wildland firefighters chased from their camp by bears

Around 160 firefighters were forced from their camp.
Alberta prosecutors drop public health violation charges against rodeo host, pastor

Alberta prosecutors drop public health violation charges against rodeo host, pastor

Pandemic-era public health charges have been dropped against an Edmonton-area pastor and church, as well as a central Alberta man who hosted a rodeo in protest of COVID-19 restrictions.
Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

"When we talk about growing Canada’s role as a responsible provider of natural gas and oil to the world, emissions performance is one of those measures," said CAPP president and CEO Lisa Baiton in a news release.
Cochrane arborist wins prairie tree climbing competition

Cochrane arborist wins prairie tree climbing competition

When Stuart Witt was growing up near Stonehenge in England, his mother didn’t tell him to “get down out of that tree!” because his father had usually told him to go climb a tree in the first place.
City to remove downtown mural, statue pedestal

City to remove downtown mural, statue pedestal

A 22-year-old mural commemorating the history of the Grey Nuns in St. Albert will soon be taken down, as will the pedestal where the stolen St. Albert the Great statue once stood.
S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

Markets saw some “pretty modest action” Thursday
Critics call on province for improved classroom conditions in local education

Critics call on province for improved classroom conditions in local education

Horlacher, a father of a child with special needs, spoke about his motivations for joining the conference and advocating for positive change. He said his personal experience as a parent navigating the education system made him a strong advocate for change.
Smoky Lake police look for Jaws of Life thieves

Smoky Lake police look for Jaws of Life thieves

Break and enter at the Vilna Fire Hall losses estimated at $100,000
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