Oh, Dear: Deer on the run at Rocky Mountain ski resort in Alberta February 3, 2017 Even by Canadian standards, this was a pretty unusual wildlife sighting. Luke Puxley spotted two mule deer while he was skiing recently at Nakiska Ski… Continue Reading
Oil sands operator Cenovus uses critter cams to help guide environmental policies January 3, 2017 Oil and gas companies take a lot of flak for their impact on the environment. And, not just for their contribution to greenhouse gas… Continue Reading
Owl hit by truck, stuck in grill rescued by wildlife officers in Alberta December 21, 2016 This is one lucky duck. Or rather, owl. Alberta Fish and Wildlife intervened after an owl was hit by a truck and somehow lodged… Continue Reading
Alberta wildlife officers save elk with antlers tangled in wire fencing October 18, 2016 This could have turned out much worse. But Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers recently came to the rescue of an elk tangled in 50 metres of… Continue Reading
Male model working out with his cat breaks the internet July 24, 2016 Travis DesLaurier has honed his body – and his business – and now he’s schooled the internet. An 18-second tongue-in-cheek video of him working… Continue Reading
Squeee! Rescued baby beaver lounging in pool wins the internet July 9, 2016 A few days before Canada Day, a baby beaver was found alone and with an injury to its tail on a Calgary-area golf course…. Continue Reading
Owners of pets rescued from Fort McMurray wildfires have until June 30 to claim critters June 22, 2016 When fire raged out of control in Fort McMurray this spring, hundreds of family pets were displaced, lost or left behind in the panic… Continue Reading
Bird lovers (including me) a twitter over rare white magpie sightings in Alberta June 16, 2016 I’ve had my eye on this unusual bird for a while. A ghostly-white magpie has been hopping and flapping around the greenspace outside my… Continue Reading
Acts of Kindness: Free veterinary care, pet supplies for homeless dog, cat owners June 10, 2016 Veterinarian Wendy McClelland has no doubt. Homeless people truly love their pets, but they can’t always get their dogs or cats much-needed medical care while… Continue Reading
World’s toughest chihuahua survives 5 days in Canadian backcountry June 9, 2016 Meet Bitzy who unwittingly won Survivor: Banff National Park-style. We may never know exactly how the chihuahua, which also happens to be a children’s… Continue Reading
