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• Drawing links between nature and our health

  The good news, experts say, is a growing recognition around the world that people and nature cannot do anything but coexist.

  Environment

  2 hours
• Extremely cold temperatures descending upon central, northern Alberta this week

  An extreme cold warning was issued for pretty much all of Alberta north of Red Deer, where wind chills of -40 to -50 are expected overnight for the next two days.

  Weather

  Dec 5
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• Extreme cold warning smothers most of Alberta

  An extreme cold warning was issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada around 4 a.m. Friday for most if not all of Alberta.

  Weather

  Dec 2
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• Alberta gets 2nd grid alert in 3 days as mercury drops

  For the second time in a week, Alberta’s electricity system controllers issued a warning that the grid is under extra stress.

  Canada

  Dec 1
• Arctic airmass across much of Alberta prompts extreme cold warning

  An arctic airmass has settled over much of Alberta, where temperatures will dip below -30 C Thursday into Friday and the wind chill will make it feel like - 40.

  Weather

  Dec 1
• Should Calgary dismantle its Plus 15 skywalk network?

  Fifteen feet above ground, Calgary is buzzing. Inside's Calgary's Plus 15 network is an array of shops, businesses, buskers and downtown commuters that some say is problematic.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 30
• Highway 2 reopens after multiple collisions closed northbound lanes near Red Deer

  Northbound lanes of the QE2 were not passable as of 2:40 p.m. Wednesday and police were asking people to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary.

  Traffic

  Nov 30
• ‘Grid alert’ issued as temperatures plummet in Alberta

  On Tuesday, the Alberta Electric System Operator, which operates the provincial power grid, issued an alert as temperatures continued to drop in parts of our province. 

  Consumer

  Nov 30
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• ‘Before the flood’: The growing urgency of adapting to the climate crisis

  Fire seasons are longer. Storms are stronger and more frequent. Floods are catastrophic. In Canada there is a growing reality that adaptation to climate change is urgently needed.

  Environment

  Nov 25
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• Where AI can help fight climate change – and where it can’t

  Information on everything from the impacts of past extreme weather events to current soil conditions can be run through a machine that improves its analysis over time.

  Environment

  Nov 11
• Overnight -30 C lows prompt extreme cold warning east, south of Edmonton

  Across eastern and central Alberta, temperatures will drop to near -30 C overnight which will produce wind chill values near -40 by Wednesday morning.

  Weather

  Nov 8
• Can carbon offsets offer a real solution to the climate crisis? 

  The idea behind offsetting is simple, but the system is imperfect, experts say.

  Environment

  Nov 8
• Full eclipse of ‘Beaver Blood Moon’ over Alberta sky

  First Nations people traditionally used the lunar calendar to mark the changing of the seasons, with the moon acting not only like a clock and calendar, but also as a compass.

  Science

  Nov 7
• Icy roads between Edmonton and Calgary continue to be problematic

  Leduc RCMP said there was a collision near the Edmonton airport Monday morning. Police are warning drivers of very icy roads between Edmonton and Calgary.

  Traffic

  Nov 7
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• Calgary, southeastern Alberta under snowfall warnings

  Heavy snowfall is expected throughout the southeastern part of the province Monday, according to Environment Canada.

  Weather

  Nov 7
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• Winter weather, poor road conditions lead to vehicles ‘flying off the highway’

  Winter weather has caused incredibly poor road conditions in much of central Alberta. Saturday saw multiple collisions, flipped vehicles and others in the ditch along the highway.

  Traffic

  Nov 6
• Calgary, southern Alberta battle icy roads during November storm

  “Additionally, motorists should slow down and watch out for trouble spots at intersections, on hills, ramps and bridge decks,” according to the city of Calgary.

  Weather

  Nov 2
• Icy roads lead to dozens of crashes as snowfall warning remains for Calgary

  Snow and ice are wreaking havoc on Calgary's roads as a snowfall warning remains in place.

  Weather

  Nov 1
• Snow en route as Calgarians flip calendar to November

  Environment Canada said roughly 10 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected by Wednesday evening with the potential for more than 30 cm over mountain areas.

  Weather

  Nov 1
• Snowfall warnings issued for parts of western Alberta

  A snowfall warning was issued for some regions in western Alberta on Monday afternoon.

  Weather

  Oct 31
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• Jasper and Banff parks could get a foot of snow by Friday evening: Environment Canada

  The agency recommends postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.

  Environment

  Oct 27
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• Wind warning issued for large swaths of western Alberta

  Environment Canada issued wind warnings for various areas in western Alberta on Wednesday, warning that in some areas, wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.

  Weather

  Oct 26
• October snowstorm results in power outages and cancelled playoff games

  Saturday's snowfall created trouble for Calgarians who lost their power and were involved in Bantam Football playoffs.

  Weather

  Oct 22
• City of Calgary aiming for faster snow clearing on priority roads this winter

  The announcement from the City of Calgary comes as many across the city make final preparations ahead of the incoming snowfall, which has triggered warnings in southern Alberta.

  Weather

  Oct 21