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Gas metering station involved in grass fire near Edson

Gas metering station involved in grass fire near Edson

RCMP initially reported that a pipeline explosion has sparked the fire, but Yellowhead County later clarified that there has been no direct damage reported with nearby pipelines.
Grass fire briefly closed Highway 16 west of Edson

Grass fire briefly closed Highway 16 west of Edson

Police say the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.
'Critical breaking point': Hinton sounding alarm over health-care worker shortage

'Critical breaking point': Hinton sounding alarm over health-care worker shortage

Alberta Health Service has stated that no physician will be on-site in the emergency department of the Hinton Healthcare Centre overnight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on June 24, 25, 26, 27 or 30, according to a Facebook post from the town on Monday.
Letter: CPC candidate race for Yellowhead County

Letter: CPC candidate race for Yellowhead County

"Due to the changes in the boundaries of the federal Yellowhead riding, this means that if Gerald Soroka gets elected again, he won't even be living in the riding he's supposed to represent."
Indigenous-led program continues work to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

Indigenous-led program continues work to prevent caribou deaths on Highway 40

The Caribou Patrol began in 2012 in the wake of the province discontinuing the Caribou Cowboy program.
Op-ed: Axe the taxes for summer

Op-ed: Axe the taxes for summer

"Conservatives will axe the tax on everything for everyone in a carbon tax election, but until that can happen, Trudeau must adopt this common-sense measure to give Canadians a summer break."
West Central Airshed Society breaks down air quality into all its molecules

West Central Airshed Society breaks down air quality into all its molecules

We all know what good air quality looks like: clear. But what does bad air quality look like really, really close up? That's where the WCAS comes in.
TSB investigating after 23 train cars derail in Hinton

TSB investigating after 23 train cars derail in Hinton

The tracks reopened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. CN stated that site clean-up would continue for several weeks.
Hinton forms committee to help attract and retain health-care workers

Hinton forms committee to help attract and retain health-care workers

The Attraction and Retention Committee of Hinton is still in its early stages but organizers hope that it helps in the long run.
Hinton RCMP want to identify suspect who allegedly stole wallet

Hinton RCMP want to identify suspect who allegedly stole wallet

The credit card was used to make purchases that morning before it was cancelled.
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