Colette Derworiz
Colette Derworiz, photo by Leah Hennel
About Colette Derworiz
Colette Derworiz is an award-winning journalist whose portfolio includes nearly 18 years of reporting on the environment, health, social issues, politics and education for the Calgary Herald. She now works for the Canadian Press in Edmonton as a reporter and editor, and does some freelance writing, editing and public speaking on the side.
Banff's bathroom bears returned to the park after 15 months of rehab in Ontario
Three cubs found abandoned in a washroom along the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park have been returned to the wild.
Banff holds blessing ceremony with Indigenous elders before letting bison roam
Several Indigenous elders are to be flown by helicopter into the backcountry of Banff National Park today for a blessing ceremony as officials prepare to let recently reintroduced bison roam free.
Notley says pipeline is key to programs that premiers will discuss at conference
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says while other western premiers meeting in Yellowknife will be talking about how to spend money, she'll be working in Alberta figuring out how to earn it.
Alberta declares 'definitive victory' on Trans Mountain appeal in federal court
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is calling a recent court decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project a definitive victory.
Alberta's stance on caribou a 'national test case' of Species at Risk Act
A caribou researcher says Alberta's decision to suspend portions of its draft plan to help the threatened animals recover is the first major test of the federal Species at Risk Act.
Half Alberta's boreal forest could disappear due to fires and climate change
A study shows half of Alberta's boreal forest could disappear in just over 80 years due to wildfires and climate change.
Aurora chasers in Canada discover new type of northern lights named 'Steve'
Amateur scientists in Canada have helped researchers discover a new type of northern lights.
Red squirrels kill offspring of male rivals when food is abundant: study
Scientists from the University of Alberta have discovered male red squirrels kill the offspring of their male rivals in years when there's a lot of food.
Banff grapples with unique challenges before cannabis legalization
The Town of Banff is grappling with unique challenges before this year's legalization of recreational pot. With a reputation as a place to get a "Rocky Mountain high" and with a large international tourist base, the small mountain town is already on the radar for retailers.
Notley says B.C. will face consequences over plan to ban increased oil shipments
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says there will be consequences for British Columbia over the province's latest attempt to hinder expansion of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain oil pipeline.