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Critics say the pause has caused havoc in the renewables industry, marooning projects that are worth billions of dollars and throwing thousands of jobs into question.

Renewable energy pause welcome in parts of rural Alberta — though some say review long overdue | CBC News For some landowners in rural Alberta, the provincial government's announcement of a seven-month moratorium on approving wind and solar power projects is being seen as welcome but overdue.

Record-breaking high temperatures across southern Alberta, a lack of rain and evaporation in reservoirs have led to more than 30 water shortage advisories across the province.

Dwindling water supply leaves some southern Alberta farmers dry | CBC News The Bolduc family has been farming and ranching near Stavely, Alta., for generations and this year will be remembered for its record-breaking heat, lack of rain, parched fields, reduced yields and water restrictions.

Northwest Territories officials said on Friday evening that more than 19,000 people have fled from Yellowknife due to wildfires and urged those who remain to join the evacuation efforts.

95% of Yellowknife has now been evacuated due to N.W.T. wildfires | CBC News

A student pilot pulled from the wreckage of a small plane that crashed into a lake east of Edmonton last week has died of his injuries.

Plane crash in lake east of Edmonton claims second victim | CBC News A student pilot pulled from the wreckage of a small plane in a lake east of Edmonton last week has died of his injuries. His instructor, Alex Lanovaz, who was declared dead at the scene, is being remembered as a passionate pilot and generous family man.

As dangerous wildfires force people from their homes in the Northwest Territories, a small group of evacuees is gathering on a rural property just outside High Level, Alta.

N.W.T. wildfire evacuees find respite at northern Alberta ranch | CBC News Family that fled Hay River, N.W.T., describes driving through 'apocalyptic landscape' to get to safety nearly 300 kilometres away, near High Level, Alta.

As the flames threaten Yellowknife, thousands are making their to Alberta on the only highway south.

Yellowknife begins evacuation as wildfires approach | CBC News Yellowknife residents have been ordered to begin evacuating the city immediately as wildfires approach.

An Edmonton restaurant chain has wrapped up a bidding war on a now famed donair costume owned by the Alberta government.
When the auction closed, Edmonton's PrimeTime Donair had the top bid of $16,025.

And that's a wrap: Edmonton restaurant chain wins auction for government donair costume | CBC News The costume sparked a media frenzy over the controversial ingredient — lettuce. Albertans are strongly for the chopped leaves but Atlantic Canadians are firmly against it.

Rescue agencies are pleading for assistance as more abandoned animals seek refuge.

Surge in pet surrenders straining Alberta's shelter capacity | CBC News An increasing number of cats and dogs are being abandoned, either discarded at shelters or dumped in the streets, taking a toll on rescue workers and escalating fears that unwanted animals will face neglect.

Short-term rentals in Canada are growing — and fast. But is the country and its cities doing enough to tackle some of the unintended consequences on the housing market?

Canadians are being crushed by a housing crisis. Are short-term rentals to blame? | CBC News Short-term rentals in Canada are growing — and fast. A Statistics Canada study found that the rentals — commonly booked through online platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com — are bringing in more revenue. But is the country and its cities doing enough to tackle some of the unintended con...

Research done in the lab could help prevent future insect pest outbreaks and develop pest-resistant crops.

This Sask. lab is studying agricultural pests — even before they arrive on the Prairies | CBC News