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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that softening oil prices means provincial funding won't keep pace with population growth in next week's budget.
Jasper increasing rates for visitor paid parking

Jasper increasing rates for visitor paid parking

This will increase the rates from $3.50 to $4.50 per hour for on-street parking, and $2.50 to $3.50 per hour for off-street parking. Daily rates for parking lots will also go up from $15 to $17.
‘The Bachelor’ featuring Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in upcoming episode

‘The Bachelor’ featuring Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in upcoming episode

The episode will air next Monday at 8/7c (7 p.m. MT) on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Pro-trans rally protests Smith’s proposed policies

Pro-trans rally protests Smith’s proposed policies

The rally was the second one held within a week in Jasper.
Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season

Wildfire season, which usually starts on March 1 every year, started on Feb. 20 as the province announced a funding request for more wildland firefighters going to Budget 2024.
Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

The relative abundance of all native bees in Alberta isn't falling at the same pace.
Jasper National Park gives winter safety reminder

Jasper National Park gives winter safety reminder

Mountain safety means avoiding "death from above" and more.
Rural crime fight continuing, says Alberta's justice minister

Rural crime fight continuing, says Alberta's justice minister

Eligible community-based organizations and interest groups can apply for one-time grants of between $5,000 and $25,000.
Parks Canada requests transit service expand to Maligne Canyon

Parks Canada requests transit service expand to Maligne Canyon

"Public transit service to Maligne Canyon would help achieve ecological integrity and visitor experience goals."
Generational shift adding to Alberta's EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Generational shift adding to Alberta's EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Rural EMS has long had staffing challenges, but a generational shift in values is making it more difficult to fill schedules and keep ambulances ready to respond.
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