Hundreds of charges laid in high-profile Alberta poaching case July 10, 2014 Ten people now face 323 charges in a disturbing poaching case in northern Alberta, the province announced Thursday. Fish and Wildlife officers launched an… Continue Reading
Hudson the dachshund gets himself caught in beaver trap June 26, 2014 Little Hudson the dachshund was wondering along a trail near his owners’ acreage when he was caught in a beaver trap. His owner Kevin… Continue Reading
Missing cattle case cracked; the animals were never lost June 24, 2014 Oops. Well, this is a little embarrassing. The rancher who reported 59 cattle stolen to RCMP earlier this month prompting a ground and air search… Continue Reading
Endangered greater sage-grouse eggs hatch at Calgary Zoo June 12, 2014 A new captive breeding program at the Calgary Zoo is showing early signs of success for the critically-endangered greater sage-grouse. Calling it a “conservation… Continue Reading
Cattle rustlers steal 59 cows in Alberta June 12, 2014 Modern day Mounties are on the trail of some old fashioned cattle rustlers in Alberta. Police say 59 mixed-breed heifers were snatched from a… Continue Reading
Politically correct bear selfies on the grip and grin circuit? June 7, 2014 Politicians have been known to kiss some babies for votes. And, they’ll pose with just about anyone in pictures. But Jim Prentice, a former federal… Continue Reading
Today is Cat Day. (Seriously, it’s a thing.) June 7, 2014 In the ongoing war between cat versus dog, one Alberta city has picked a side – at least for a day. Edmonton has proclaimed today… Continue Reading
Missing Alberta donkey found safe and sound, but case not yet cracked May 21, 2014 UPDATE: Eeyore the donkey has been found, according to local media. The Edmonton Journal reported that the SPCA contacted the owners Friday evening, but… Continue Reading
Rabbit with a “death wish” wows wildlife officials in Alberta May 20, 2014 This is one brave little bunny. Not even wolves, cougars and bears could deter it from hanging around a very popular “rub tree” in one… Continue Reading
Black bear kills Suncor oil sands worker in northern Alberta May 8, 2014 A black bear attacked and killed a female oil sands worker in northern Alberta on Wednesday afternoon. The 36-year-old woman, identified as Lorna Weafer, was… Continue Reading
