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National Non-Smoking Week – which began Jan. 19 and ends Saturday, Jan. 25 -- billed as a time to raise awareness and to help people get started on a quit journey that works for them

Some of the 1,000-plus survey respondents suggested limiting or reducing the number of daily visitors to the Lake Louise area, while others felt that changes could be made to infrastructure and services to improve access and better disperse visitors in the region.

"Together, we recognize that the cultures and identities of Indigenous Peoples are rooted in the land, and honouring these connections is vital for meaningful reconciliation."

"There’s been a lot of different promises made about housing coming to our community, but nothing has been done yet, and we’re all just rallying to show that we still are here."

A Jasper business owner said losing Minister Boissonnault on the Jasper file was “a critical blow” for the community’s ability to get the ear of the Prime Minister’s office.

"L.A. isn’t the first or only place to get hit by a climate-related disaster, nor will it be the last. These events are increasing worldwide as we burn more oil, gas and coal, rapidly increasing emissions and average global temperatures."

Although data exists to forecast future risk to a home from wildfire, flood, and other increasingly common extreme weather, it is not readily available in Canadian real estate.

Marmot Basin gave guests a chance to learn about avalanche control at its information booth, meet an avalanche rescue dog and see an explosives demo.

"We have employees that are concerned about whether or not they'll have accommodation for the summer."

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona. Nenshi didn’t face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding.