Where are the bats, and why should we care? A White-nose Syndrome update

With their nocturnal habits and behaviour that largely keeps them away from humans, bats can sometimes stay out of sight and out of mind.   

Even so, nighttime in the Pembina Valley can be punctuated by the whirr of wings and high-pitched squeaks of an animal that is very helpful in tackling the populations of pesky insects.  

Unfortunate coincidences: How the October 5th house fire in Miami began

After a busy work week, Saturdays tend to be the day to set aside for home repair and renovations. Anyone who does projects at home can attest that unexpected problems are liable to appear through the process, but for Jason Vanstone, it was more than he bargained for. One minute he was working on the house, and the next it was in flames. 

A saw-horse and high winds

It began with a routine project of installing new flooring.