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CN to conduct vegetation management through Jasper National Park

CN to conduct vegetation management through Jasper National Park

The herbicide application is part of CN's annual effort to manage vegetation on its right of way.
Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

It is suspected that humans were the cause of more than 70% of this year's wildfires.
Alberta plans to change fixed election date, citing disaster risks in spring

Alberta plans to change fixed election date, citing disaster risks in spring

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says switch to October is needed because of the number of springtime natural disasters over the years
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion complete after years of delays

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion complete after years of delays

The final cost of the pipeline was five times higher than its original estimate.
Letter: Economic development and golf in Hinton

Letter: Economic development and golf in Hinton

"Yet another controversy has arisen over modifications to the Hinton golf course. This time it’s whether the existing proposal for a hotel on the golf course benefits the course, the Town of Hinton (TOH), both or neither."
Cellphone emergency alert will go off in Alberta today

Cellphone emergency alert will go off in Alberta today

A province-wide alert will be going out to Albertan phones today just before noon.
Alberta RCMP provide tips on how to avoid risks during an emergency

Alberta RCMP provide tips on how to avoid risks during an emergency

"The Alberta RCMP is committed to ensuring the safety of Albertans and their communities during any emergency situation, but it’s important that you do your part as well."
Hinton Health Centre reopens ER after overnight closure

Hinton Health Centre reopens ER after overnight closure

During this time, EMS was re-routed to surrounding facilities, including Jasper and Edson, and any patient that presents to the Hinton site was referred to emergency departments in surrounding communities.
Ramps and rails on the horizon as skatepark now under construction

Ramps and rails on the horizon as skatepark now under construction

The project is being constructed by B.C.'s New Line Skateparks.
Alberta RCMP gives motorcycle safety tips for this riding season

Alberta RCMP gives motorcycle safety tips for this riding season

In Alberta RCMP jurisdictions in 2023, 280 motorcyclists and passengers were involved in a collision, with 213 injured and 18 fatally injured.
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