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Hinton ER going without physician coverage for five nights

Hinton ER going without physician coverage for five nights

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says this interruption is due to the inability to secure physician coverage.
Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
Hinton RCMP looking to identify shoplifting suspect

Hinton RCMP looking to identify shoplifting suspect

On Dec. 12 and 16, a male was seen entering a store and then exiting with full carts of products from the business.
Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

Canada Post says 25% stamp price increase takes effect today

The cost to send a letter in Canada is increasing by about 25 per cent, effective today.
No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith

No indication Trump will back down on tariffs, but retaliating not the answer: Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products.
Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

"Parks Canada works year-round to reduce the risks of wildfire ensure and to ensure we're prepared to respond in the event of a wildfire across the mountain national parks."
Jasper in January brightening winter with over 100 events

Jasper in January brightening winter with over 100 events

The winter festival will bring back favourites such as the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament, Mountain Malanka and Whisky, Wine and Hops. The festival caps off with a street party.
Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

"This is an exciting asset for us, one that we really hope to share with Jasper, especially for this winter."
Size and number of tailings spills underreported by AER: study

Size and number of tailings spills underreported by AER: study

Researcher says Alberta's energy regulator is failing gather environmental data, conduct on-site inspections, and protect ecosystems from harm.
Suzuki: We can all take part in the great transformation

Suzuki: We can all take part in the great transformation

"Apathy is the enemy. We can stand with land defenders, march with climate strikers, write letters, sign petitions, attend local government meetings, get active in politics, learn, vote, dance, have conversations with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, make positive changes in our own lives and spread some good energy."
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