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Alberta launches largest water sharing effort since 2001 to deal with drought

According to provincial statistics, agriculture and irrigation combined amount to 46.6 per cent of Alberta’s water allocations while municipalities make up 12 per cent.

Jan 31, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Dillon Dube charged with sexual assault along with teammates in 2018 incident

Cochrane's Dube charged in an alleged sexual assault in June 2018.

Jan 31, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Jasper keeping an eye on water supply as Alberta braces for possible drought

Jasper is in a good position when it comes to being prepared for possible drought conditions, and in more way than one.

Jan 31, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Word from the Library: February is 'Love your library' month

Pay off your overdue fines with a food donation.

Jan 31, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta NDP announces leadership race, candidates speculated

In light of Rachel Notley's announcement, the Alberta NDP has put forward the rules and timeline for its leadership race.

Jan 30, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park

The weather has been a major factor in Parks Canada's wildfire risk reduction work this winter.

Jan 30, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Jasper in January caps off with Street Party

The Jasper in January Street Party occupied a section of Patricia Street on Jan. 27.

Jan 29, 2024 2:29 PM Read more >

Op-ed: Canada’s wetlands need to be conserved and restored

"Around the world and here at home, we are feeling the brunt of the dramatic loss of wetlands."

Jan 29, 2024 1:43 PM Read more >

Wealth growing for rich, but most Canadians' savings shrinking

The majority of Canadians now have negative net savings, but not the wealthy.

Jan 29, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Win a dinner for two with our Cutest Couple Contest

All photos will be published in the Fitzhugh on Feb. 8, just ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Jan 28, 2024 12:48 PM Read more >