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Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedure in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.

Jasper municipal council has now approved a total of 12 positions to support the town’s recovery following the disastrous summer wildfire.

Glaciers should reflect roughly 30 per cent of solar radiation, but in recent years, the Athabasca Glacier has been reflecting only 15 per cent.

An Alberta doctors' group says even though a new pay deal with the province is ready to be implemented, the government isn't putting its money where its mouth is. Dr.

“I really think this is an opportunity for the government to show their commitment to Jasper, and so far, we haven't seen that,” said the Alberta NDP's critic for housing.

The resort will be operated at a reduced capacity for the immediate future “to prioritize safety and ensure an exceptional guest experience,” according to Fairmont.

The City of St. Albert says changes to Alberta election rules will make voting costlier and less reliable and is asking the province to reverse its ban on vote counting machines.

"The community is very tight knit. Everyone is very close with one another, very supportive with one another. And I think, too, the schools are the hub of normality and a place of safety, a safe haven."

Two of the hikers had called Jasper Dispatch via 911 and were evacuated via helicopter from Pyramid Mountain. According to Parks Canada, the hikers claimed to be tired and unable to complete the rest of their hike.

The funding will help the Municipality of Jasper with costs related to wildfire response and to support the recovery and rebuilding process after summer wildfires destroyed nearly a third of the townsite.