By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is bringing fresh attention to the ancient tradition of the buffalo hunt, honouring the ingenuity and deep cultural roots of the Blackfoot people while offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a complex, ceremonial and communal practice that sustained their communities for millennia. Unveiled June 18, the display … Read more…
By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Forestry and Parks is looking for feedback from Albertans as they stare down the future of the Provincial Park System. Until July 26, Albertans can go online and provide feedback on the new draft Plan for Parks via a survey, which makes up the second round of engagement for the proposed plan. “Last summer, … Read more…
The second weekend in July is one of Alberta’s two annual Family Fishing Weekends, when you can fish without a licence on waterbodies with open fishing seasons. Sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages, including during the Family Fishing Weekends. Family Fishing Weekend runs July 12 – 13. Fishing is a fun way for friends and family … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The heavy rains let up, and the sky broke, just in time for the Kinette Club of Claresholm to take the track for their annual Walkathon.Walkers converged on the Willow Creek Composite High School track on Sunday, June 22, to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.After everyone gathered for a group photo, two people deeply affected … Read more…
Starting June 1, Alberta is the first province in Canada to require mandatory inspections for all incoming watercraft to keep invasive mussels out. Zebra and Quagga mussels destroy ecosystems, threaten shorelines and can cause hundreds of millions in damaged infrastructure. Alberta is currently 100 per cent free of zebra mussels and quagga mussels, but reports are increasing across Canada and … Read more…
By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – With several campsites and hotels destroyed in last year’s wildfire, visitation is expected to be 20 per cent less than usual in Jasper this summer. While interim housing has helped alleviate the accommodation shortage, some rooms meant for visitors are still being used to house residents and contractors, while other properties are … Read more…
Motorcyclists are back on Alberta’s roads; keeping an eye out for them could save lives. As spring weather brings more motorcycles onto Alberta’s roads, it’s important for all road users to stay alert and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone gets home safe. Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious injury or death because riders lack the protection of an … Read more…