Drought is reshaping Colorado’s ranches, one herd at a time

The Porcupine caribou herd might spend the winter in the Northwest Territories this year, according to the Porcupine Caribou Management Board. The herd has a range spanning 250,000 square kilometres of northern tundra in Alaska, the Yukon and the N. W. T., and is known for its massive migrations. Joe Tetlichi, the management board's chair, said the herd appears to be moving into the Rat River and Timber Creek area. He said that area is about a one-day snowmobile ride from Fort McPherson, N. W. T. It's been about 10 years since the herd has overwintered there, he said. Tetlichi said the main herd hasn't migrated to the Dempster Highway — a separate location on the eastern side of its range — since 2013, though a limited number of caribou were in that area a few years ago. "It's especially a big deal for the Delta people because they haven't gotten caribou for the last, for a number of years," he said. "It could be a winter where people are going to see caribou all winter, and because of that, that's good justification for hunters to just hold off and let the caribou do what they need to do," he said.

In late July, University of Calgary students, researchers and collaborators visited W. A. Ranches for a tour and presentations focused on water research, drought, and the connections between agriculture, water security and environmental change. “Without water, there is no grass and no cattle ranching,” says W. A. Ranches director Dr. Ed Pajor, PhD, a professor with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. “The research that is being done on water security and soil moisture is essential and W. A. provides a unique opportunity as a commercial cow-calf operation and a living laboratory.” In recent years, UCalgary has made substantial investments at its teaching and research facility northwest of the city to address concerns about water, including drilling new wells, installing cisterns for water storage and adopting practices such as cover cropping that improve the soil’s capacity to store water. W. A. Ranches is a cattle ranch gifted to UCalgary in 2018 by Jack Anderson and Wynne Chisholm now utilized by faculties including Veterinary Medicine, Science and the Schulich School of Engineering.

PETS & ANIMALSSaturday, October 24, 2026 1:34PMStream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7ASBURY PARK, NJ (WABC) -- Four abandoned kittens have been adopted after being rescued from a mesh tunnel where they had been left outside in pouring rain, according to the Monmouth County SPCA. In a Facebook post, the Monmouth County SPCA said the cats were found after being placed in a mesh tunnel and abandoned outdoors during severe weather. The Monmouth County SPCA says "these poor, innocent animals were discarded outside like trash, soaking wet, freezing, covered in fleas, and beyond confused about what was happening to them. "The Asbury Park Police Department and the Animal Control Team responded to the scene and safely rescued the cats. The animals were then transported to the Monmouth County shelter, where they were examined and provided proper care. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, the person responsible for abandoning the cats was quickly identified and will face charges.

Als Walk for LifeByLissette Nuñez Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30PMCEO of Les Turner ALS Foundation Laura Freveletti joined ABC7 to talk about the event. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands are expected to gather at Soldier Field Saturday to rally for those living with ALS. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year's ALS Walk For Life is the Midwest's largest event, honoring those we've lost, and those still fighting the disease. Top StoriesThe two-mile lakefront walk finishes with a trip through historic Soldier Field and features the march of faces, a visual tribute to people affected by ALS. Funds raised support research and compassionate care at Northwestern Medicine, as well as services for people living with ALS and their families. The opening ceremony is at 10 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Ottawa·NewOne person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Gatineau on Friday evening. Police say investigation is ongoingCBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM EDT | Last Updated: 15 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Gatineau police say a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Fournier Boulevard in Gatineau. (Michel Aspirot/Radio-Canada)One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Gatineau on Friday evening. The Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG) told Radio-Canada officers arrived at the scene on Fournier Boulevard, near Bériault Street shortly after 7 p.m. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with injuries and later pronounced dead. According to initial police findings, the pedestrian reportedly did not cross at a designated pedestrian crossing when the collision occurred. The police force adds that alcohol and speed were not factors.