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Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says

Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says

While mail is set to begin moving again on Tuesday as Canada Post employees return to work, key "structural issues" at the centre of the month-long strike remain outstanding heading into the next phase of negotiations.
Seniors Society News

Seniors Society News

"Don’t forget to visit the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum’s Festival of Trees Christmas Wonderland, which continues until Dec. 22."
Banff, Lake Louise brace for even more visitors in 2025 as Jasper rebuilds

Banff, Lake Louise brace for even more visitors in 2025 as Jasper rebuilds

The ripple effect of the wildfire that devastated the town of Jasper last summer could continue to reverberate through Alberta's tourism sector in 2025, industry insiders say.
Over 300 COVID outbreaks hit Alberta acute care facilities last year

Over 300 COVID outbreaks hit Alberta acute care facilities last year

During these outbreaks, 2,352 patients and 660 health care workers tested positive for COVID.
Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

"This milestone, made possible by the Government of Canada’s commitment, ensures we can maintain coast-to-coast services, continue to connect communities, and inspire more Canadians to choose passenger rail."
Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance

Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance

The province’s vision includes regional lines between Rocky Mountain parks and Calgary and Edmonton.
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

Mail could begin moving again in Canada as early as next week after the federal government moved Friday to end the nearly month-long work stoppage at Canada Post.
Province rejects Town of Banff fireguard application, feds pick up tab

Province rejects Town of Banff fireguard application, feds pick up tab

“I also don’t want to end up in a situation where we’re caught in the middle between the feds and the provincial government’s sort of ongoing friction."
Hinton council passes budget with 4.32% tax increase

Hinton council passes budget with 4.32% tax increase

Council has approved reduced taxation in 2025 by utilizing reserves to offset increased policing costs and part of the monetary commitment to the Hinton Health Care Foundation.
Convicted killer of St. Albert couple Travis Vader denied parole

Convicted killer of St. Albert couple Travis Vader denied parole

Parole board says he would pose an undue risk to the public
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