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No secondary measles cases reported in Alberta, vaccination urged

No secondary measles cases reported in Alberta, vaccination urged

No secondary cases of measles have been reported in Alberta since a public health alert was issued on April 24, according to Alberta Health Services.
Op-ed: Is our government working for Albertans?

Op-ed: Is our government working for Albertans?

"It seems that our provincial government is more interested in consolidating and concentrating power into their own hands than governing for Albertans."
Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Calmer winds and cooler temps were expected to help wildland firefighters at the Fort Mac wildfire on Wednesday.
Council likely won’t shift tax burden from businesses to homeowners

Council likely won’t shift tax burden from businesses to homeowners

"It is challenging for me to see any fair way to pass that on to residents as residents."
Mayor intrigued in Alberta’s proposal for more passenger rail service to Jasper

Mayor intrigued in Alberta’s proposal for more passenger rail service to Jasper

The province's plan starts with a $9 million investment from Budget 2024.
UpLift! kicks off with unveiling of glacial awareness mural

UpLift! kicks off with unveiling of glacial awareness mural

Tyler Toews, a Canadian artist from Nelson, B.C., painted “Melt” at the top of the stairs to Sunhouse Café and Rockaboo Mountain Adventures at 610 Patricia Street.
Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Some Fort McMurray residents are being told to evacuate to as forest fire rages
Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

The season started early on November 16 and wrapped up on May 5.
New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

The expanded powers in Alberta’s Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 21, would further erode the local authority of municipal decision-makers, and complicate emergency response efforts, says the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

"In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day."
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