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Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post is set to start accepting commercial letters and parcels as it works to get back to normal operations following a month-long strike.
Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year.
AMA launches new campaign to combat predatory tow truck drivers

AMA launches new campaign to combat predatory tow truck drivers

Scam has recently made its way to Alberta after existing in Ontario for the last two years
Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

"We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time."
Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta recorded a modest decline in homicides with 115 reported in 2023, down from 119 in 2022.
Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

The Mayor’s Special Award is the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Municipality of Jasper. Each year, council receives nominations and reviews all submissions, and the mayor has the honour of presenting them.
Letter: Behaving like Lucy with the Hinton Recreation Centre decisions

Letter: Behaving like Lucy with the Hinton Recreation Centre decisions

"How many times has this topic been an election issue or the subject of a high-level report to council? Yet it seems we’re about to kick empty air again."
Postal employees head back to work as union challenges intervention in strike

Postal employees head back to work as union challenges intervention in strike

Canada Post is resuming operations after a month-long strike by more than 55,000 postal workers left letters and parcels in limbo.
Wildlife specimens now on display at Jasper-Yellowhead Museum

Wildlife specimens now on display at Jasper-Yellowhead Museum

The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society has also launched an Adopt an Animal campaign to support the museum and archives post-wildfire.
Column: Forestry industry thirsting for at-risk caribou habitat

Column: Forestry industry thirsting for at-risk caribou habitat

"Caribou herds need at least 65 percent of their range to be undisturbed to have a shot at survival. Currently, six of Alberta’s caribou ranges have less than 10 percent undisturbed habitat remaining, and some – like the Little Smoky Herd – have less than one percent remaining."
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