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Jasper applying for funding to make emergency wastewater storage more eco-friendly

Jasper applying for funding to make emergency wastewater storage more eco-friendly

"Whenever there’s a plant upset or an outage as occurred during the wildfire, wastewater flows will overflow into what was the old lagoon, and because it’s unlined, [it] will seep into the ground and potentially enter the river."
Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

This is part of the society’s effort to have Canada recognize the Michal Band, which was completely enfranchised under the Indian Act in 1958.
Jasper council postpones electric bus procurement, will entertain other zero-emission options

Jasper council postpones electric bus procurement, will entertain other zero-emission options

"We did apply for something specific, but if there are new technologies that meet the same intent or different ways of meeting the same intent, that would be fine."
Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

A citizens’ group campaigning in favour of a contentious Southern Alberta coal mine project in the Crowsnest Pass area has undisclosed connection to lobby group.
Watch out for fraud on Black Friday: Alberta RCMP

Watch out for fraud on Black Friday: Alberta RCMP

There were 51 reports of mischief involving data, including trojan horses and viruses in 2023
Alberta will participate in national alert test today

Alberta will participate in national alert test today

On Wednesday at 1:55 p.m, Alberta will participate in a test of the National Public Alerting System. “Nobody likes an alert disruption, but tests such as these allow us to fix system issues.
Jasper leaseholders will be asked to make decision about debris cleanup

Jasper leaseholders will be asked to make decision about debris cleanup

"The primary intent is to ensure that the leaseholder is properly assigned as prime contractor and either directly themselves or through their chosen contractor."
Special tourism designation not in cards for Alberta municipalities

Special tourism designation not in cards for Alberta municipalities

“I don't expect there to be any resort designations for any of the new resorts or communities. We always want to work with communities where possible to make sure getting the support they need. Whether they're Jasper, Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise, you name it, we want to be there to help them, but I don't foresee us looking at this and creating new resort municipalities.”
Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Alberta MP pushes federal government to admit 62,000 hectares of dead pine in Jasper left standing before wildfire

Arnold Viersen said the Liberals had cancelled prescribed burns against the advice of Alberta Forest management experts
Festival of Trees returns with no auction this year

Festival of Trees returns with no auction this year

"This year, there will be an expanded Donate & Go Christmas Decoration section, which will include fully decorated trees with some available to rent over the holiday season."
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