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Feds giving Jasper another $2 million for pop-up business village, other wildfire recovery initiatives

The Municipality of Jasper will receive over $1.8 million to establish the pop-up business village and deliver construction related initiatives, while Tourism Jasper will receive $250,000 to enhance and promote visitor experiences.

Mar 6, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

'It's beyond anecdotal': Jasper officials will look into major rent increases post-wildfire

Some Jasper tenants are reportedly facing rent increases of nearly 50 per cent amid a housing crisis exacerbated by the last summer’s wildfire.

Mar 6, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada’s economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada’s projected GDP growth."

Mar 6, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Provincial Republican party emerges in Alberta

The Buffalo Party of Alberta has changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.

Mar 5, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Mar 5, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >

Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."

Mar 5, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta premier cuts off future alcohol from U.S. in tariff row, but no change to oil

She says Alberta won't play what she calls its "trump card" by reducing or levying oil and gas exports heading south.

Mar 5, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Banff hotel room rates increasing since COVID-19 pandemic

Statistics released on Banff hotel occupancy, rooms reporting, average daily rates and annual room revenue.

Mar 5, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Alberta transferring ownership of health care properties April 1

Ownership of hundreds of hospitals, care centres, and other assets will be transferred from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Alberta Infrastructure.

Mar 5, 2025 10:40 AM Read more >

Alberta 'well prepared' for 2025 wildfire season: minister

"Our government has been hard at work since the end of the 2024 wildfire season to make sure we are prepared for what's ahead."

Mar 5, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >