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Amir Said
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🌾 Regina, SK ➡️ Calgary, AB 🏞
Journalist 📰 | Writer ✍️ | Photographer 📸
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Alberta's national parks have been major tourist attractions for a long time, but recent increases in vehicle traffic mean officials with Waterton Lakes National Park and the Town of Banff are implementing different strategies to help manage congestion.

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Here's how Waterton, Banff are handling heavy summer traffic at national parks | CBC News
Alberta's national parks have been major tourist attractions for a long time, but recent increases in vehicle traffic mean officials with Waterton Lakes National Park and the Town of Banff are impleme...
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August 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Bear spray had to be deployed by hikers in two recent encounters with bears in Kananaskis Country, leading Alberta Parks to issue new warnings. There are now eight active bear advisories throughout K-Country as grizzly and black bears continue to be seen.

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Close bear encounters lead to warnings in popular parts of Kananaskis | CBC News
Alberta Parks is warning people that grizzly and black bears have recently been seen in Kananaskis Country. There are now eight bear advisories in effect in the area.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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A wolf that is possibly habituated to humans continues to be seen in Kananaskis, prompting concern from Alberta Parks. Conservation officers are trying to keep track of the wolf and are using aversive conditioning in an effort to keep it away from people.

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Alberta Parks 'closely monitoring' continued wolf sightings in Kananaskis | CBC News
A wolf that is possibly habituated to humans continues to be seen in Kananaskis Country, prompting concern from Alberta Parks. Conservation officers are trying to keep track of the wolf and are using ...
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August 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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June’s G7 summit continues to have an impact in the Bow Valley, with funding from the global gathering going toward an expanded local incentive program aimed at keeping hungry bears out of Canmore.

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G7 money going toward keeping bears out of Canmore through fruit tree removal | CBC News
June’s global summit continues to have an impact in the Bow Valley, with funding from the gathering going toward an expanded local incentive program, aimed at keeping hungry wildlife out of the town.
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August 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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After a journey that took them through the doo-wop era of the 1950s and the rise of Weight Watchers the following decade, Al Osten and Buddy Victor have given millions to initiatives across Calgary and Alberta.

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A Calgary couple's journey from doo-wop to dedicated philanthropy | CBC News
After a journey that took them through the doo-wop era of the 1950s and the rise of Weight Watchers the following decade, Al Osten and Buddy Victor have given millions to initiatives across Calgary an...
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July 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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A tree swing belonging to a family in the northwest Calgary community of West Hillhurst has been taken down by the city, which cited tree protection bylaws. Homeowner Nuvyn Peters says it's a poor use of city resources and a loss for the community.

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Calgary homeowner calls city's removal of tree swing 'a sad day for outdoor play' | CBC News
A tree swing belonging to a family in the northwest Calgary community of West Hillhurst has been taken down by the city, which cited tree protection bylaws. Homeowner Nuvyn Peters says it's a poor use...
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July 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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A lone grey wolf encountered by multiple people in Kananaskis has possibly become acclimated to humans, according to Alberta Parks. Wolves are seldom seen in the Bow Valley, especially up close, making these encounters rare and potentially problematic.

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Rare encounters with K-Country wolf surprise visitors, make Alberta Parks staff wary | CBC News
A lone grey wolf encountered by multiple people in Kananaskis Country has possibly become acclimated to the presence of humans, according to Alberta Parks. Wolves are seldom seen in the Bow Valley, es...
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July 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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A foal that found itself stuck in the Kananaskis River would have been in big trouble, had paddlers Anna Gleig and Ava Haddad not pulled it out of the water, put a life-jacket on it and helped the baby horse reunite with its mother.

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Baby horse gets 'second chance at life' after being rescued by paddlers in Kananaskis River | CBC News
A foal that found itself stuck in the Kananaskis River would have been in big trouble, had paddlers Anna Gleig and Ava Haddad not come by and rescued it from drowning. After pulling it out of the wate...
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July 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Seven bear advisories — five warnings and two closures — are in place throughout hiking trails and campgrounds in Alberta's Kananaskis Country. Two separate grizzly bear bluff charges and a black bear breaking into a tent are among the advisories.

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Grizzly bear bluff charges lead to Kananaskis closures, warnings | CBC News
Seven bear advisories — five warnings and two closures — are currently in place throughout Kananaskis Country, including at popular hiking trails and in an area near the town of Canmore. Two separate ...
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July 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The iconic Banff sign won’t greet visitors at the town’s western entrance for much longer. The sign is set to be relocated from its current location in the near future, with no exact date set, but some members of council want the process expedited.

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Banff entrance sign set to be relocated, but not everyone agrees on when | CBC News
The iconic Banff sign won’t greet visitors at the town’s western entrance for much longer, amid concerns around traffic congestion and pedestrian safety. The sign is set to be permanently relocated fr...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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After recording its second-highest attendance ever, the Calgary Stampede will be "evaluating" which artists headline free concerts at the Coca-Cola Stage, where shows featuring superstars Don Toliver and Khalid prompted concern over crowd size and safety.

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Stampede will 'evaluate' which artists it books for free shows amid crowd safety concerns | CBC News
After recording its second-highest attendance ever, the Calgary Stampede has indicated that it will be "evaluating" which artists headline free concerts at the Coca-Cola Stage, where recent shows head...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Got cool pics from yesterday's crazy hailstorm in Calgary and surrouding area? Send 'em over!

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Hailstorm hits Calgary, residents share photos of the aftermath | CBC News
Residents of Calgary and surrounding area shared their photos of a thunderstorm that hit Alberta Sunday evening, pelting parts of the province with hail.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Canadian canola producers appear to have dodged Trump's latest tariff threat, but must still navigate economic uncertainty around the American trade dispute as well as Chinese tariffs on canola products and poor growing conditions in parts of Alberta.

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Canadian canola dodges Trump tariff threat, but still faces economic uncertainty | CBC News
Canola producers must still navigate the U.S. trade dispute, Chinese tariffs on canola products and poor growing conditions in parts of Alberta.
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July 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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As police continue to investigate what they have deemed to be a suspicious death of 16-year-old Calgary resident Jordyn Dines, who was found in an abandoned car over 200 kilometres south of Calgary, her mother says she is awaiting any new information.

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Family still has 'no answers' after death of Calgary teen, mother says | CBC News
As police continue to investigate what they have deemed to be a suspicious death of 16-year-old Calgary resident Jordyn Dines, whose body was found in an abandoned car over 200 kilometres south of Cal...
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July 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Both black and grizzly bears will be relentlessly seeking out buffaloberries, which often grow around trails, campsites and other places accessed by people.

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Caution advised as hungry bears look for buffaloberries in Bow Valley | CBC News
Both black and grizzly bears will be relentlessly seeking out buffaloberries, which often grow around trails, campsites and other places accessed by people.
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July 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Youth softball and cricket leagues in Calgary say they're struggling to put players on the field amid high demand for the city's outdoor athletic facilities and, in some cases, low-quality field conditions.

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Calgary softball, cricket leagues struggle to keep up with demand due to limited space | CBC News
Youth softball and cricket leagues in Calgary say they're struggling to put players on the field amid high demand for the city's outdoor athletic facilities and, in some cases, low-quality field condi...
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July 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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A Calgary Stampede concert headlined by Houston hip-hop superstar Don Toliver has raised safety concerns among attendees, with some wondering whether the platinum-selling rapper was too popular for a free show in a relatively small venue.

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Stampede concertgoers raise safety concerns after rapper draws huge crowd | CBC News
A Calgary Stampede concert headlined by Houston hip-hop superstar Don Toliver has raised safety concerns among attendees, with some wondering whether the platinum-selling rapper — who currently has ov...
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July 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Statement from Calgary Police Service regarding concerns around the crowd size at Don Toliver's concert today (which I'll be at)
July 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Long considered a local success story, Calgary robotics company ATTAbotics is restructuring as it deals with insolvency. It has terminated 192 of its 203 employees, keeping a skeleton crew of only 11 as it navigates the road ahead.

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'Sometimes it doesn't work out': Calgary tech community reacts to ATTAbotics insolvency | CBC News
Long considered a local success story, Calgary robotics company ATTAbotics is restructuring as it deals with insolvency. It has terminated 192 of its 203 employees, keeping a skeleton crew of only 11 ...
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July 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Government of Alberta is calling for strychnine to be unbanned for use on Richardson's ground squirrels, commonly referred to as gophers. The province says using the controversial rodenticide would help deal with out-of-control gopher populations.

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Alberta government calls for strychnine ban reversal to fight 'destructive force' of gophers | CBC News
The Government of Alberta is calling for strychnine to be unbanned for use on Richardson's ground squirrels, commonly referred to as gophers. The province says reversing the ban on the controversial r...
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July 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Three Alberta emissions reduction projects — a heat recovery system, improved natural gas boiler efficiency, and a small-scale biogenic carbon capture and storage project fuelled by manure — are getting a $6.4 million boost from the federal government.

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Ottawa backs 3 emissions reduction projects in Alberta with $6.4M | CBC News
Three Alberta emissions reduction projects — a heat recovery system, improved natural gas boiler efficiency, and a small-scale biogenic carbon capture and storage project fuelled by manure — are getti...
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July 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Really cool story by @amirsaid.bsky.social in #Okotoks
April 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Great reporting @amirsaid.bsky.social with @westernwheel.bsky.social to get Alberta’s Minster of Agriculture on record about the tariffs. #ableg
Alberta will stand up for farmers in light of U.S. tariffs: Sigurdson
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February 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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@amirsaid.bsky.social is great. We’re lucky to have him in Okotoks.
January 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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I'm jealous of the use of "Owlberta" in this article 🦉
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Alberta is experiencing an 'invasion' of owls: expert
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January 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM