Venomous shrew like mammal found in Alberta fossils
Alberta paleontologists uncover fossils of Bisonalveus browni a venom delivering shrew like mammal from about 60 million years ago The find includes a nearly complete skull and jaw from near Red Deer It suggests a venom delivery system the first seen in an extinct mammal and hints at a diet of insects worms and possibly small vertebrates The creature measured eight to ten centimeters in body length with a tail about two thirds as long
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Alberta pledges flood aid to Red Deer victims
Alberta will extend disaster recovery funding up to 100000 per property to Red Deer area flood victims matching Southern Alberta programs. Total damages remain undetermined for 2 to 3 weeks as officials assess bridges and losses, with federal aid possible.
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Bow River floods devastate trout habitat in Alberta
After two weeks of heavy rain and floods in southern and central Alberta, Bow River trout populations are severely damaged. Biologist Brian Meagher of Trout Unlimited warns most young fish are washed out this year, while long term effects may benefit river habitat by clearing debris and exposing new spawning grounds. Calgary sees a missing 15-year-old girl and a fatal truck incident amid widespread damage. Fish Creek Park suffers extensive landscape loss with 40 percent of pathways wiped out and 25 percent needing major repairs. Prime Minister Paul Martin to visit Friday as early damage estimates top 200 million dollars and federal aid is sought.
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