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"Our additional support will provide residents and business owners with some much-needed relief, help maintain public services and connect communities through transit services for workers and residents who are still displaced."

"Hinton was selected (among several contenders) to continue living out a retirement lifestyle akin to the one I left and cherished in Kimberley, B.C. the previous six years. One key attraction to Hinton was the Pathway to the Park project."

Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase police and prosecutorial resources to go after fentanyl labs, "kingpins" and dealers.

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says all Jasper residents should be able to participate in their local democracy, regardless of circumstance.

"With the loss of our business, we feel it's important for us to get a footprint back in the town as soon as we can."

JASPER, ALTA. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Terry Duguid, the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as the new ministerial lead for the town of Jasper, Alta.

A new income supports program for people with disabilities in Alberta is launching in July 2026, and Albertans currently receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will either remain on AISH or transition to the new Alberta Disabili

"We are moving forward with Parks Canada to procure a number of housing units to be brought both in the town of Jasper for the four serviced sites as well as out at Marmot Meadows."

The program provides $10,000 for incorporated businesses with up to 50 full-time equivalent employees, or $5,000 for sole proprietors in eligible industries, including tourism, construction, events and weddings.

Those interested in attending the Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Tea are asked to RSVP by Friday (Feb. 7).