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Jasper tenants facing 'astronomical' rent increases following wildfire

Jasper tenants facing 'astronomical' rent increases following wildfire

"We need to ensure and make it clear that while property owners have costs to face, price gouging would be something that is absolutely unacceptable in the community."
Jasper Recreaction Facilities official reopen after $20.4M renovation

Jasper Recreaction Facilities official reopen after $20.4M renovation

A $20.4 million renovation of Jasper Recreation Facilities led to its official reopening on Wednesday (Feb. 19).
Forest industry asks for Hinton support in dealing with U.S. tariffs

Forest industry asks for Hinton support in dealing with U.S. tariffs

"The rising barriers and threats of trade really challenging our sector, risking the livelihoods of many rural communities, including Hinton, where we do rely upon the forest industry for a lot of our employment opportunities."
Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles

Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles

Companies in the professional, scientific and technical services are among the most confident of business owners in Alberta, Statistics Canada survey shows.
Suzuki: Alberta coal fiasco unearths billionaire power grab

Suzuki: Alberta coal fiasco unearths billionaire power grab

"Former Premier Jason Kenney opened the province to coal mining in 2020 but backed down under public pressure in 2022, reinstating an eastern slopes moratorium that had been in place since 1976. Four coal companies are now suing the government for $13.8 billion."
LaGrange to stay on as Alberta's Minister of Health

LaGrange to stay on as Alberta's Minister of Health

Despite extremely negative public opinion and calls for her resignation from within and outside of cabinet, Adriana LaGrange will stay on as Alberta’s health minister.
Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Council decided against the name “Fireweed Avenue” due to hesitancy about including “fire” in the name.
Anywhere the trains roll, does it really matter — to you?

Anywhere the trains roll, does it really matter — to you?

Does your heart sing when you think of a future Alberta crisscrossed with passenger trains joining mountains to airports to suburbs to city centres to regional outposts?
Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions

Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions

Extendicare reported receiving $257.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds from various provincial governments from 2020 to 2023
RCMP announce Name the Puppy Contest for 2025

RCMP announce Name the Puppy Contest for 2025

Alberta-born police dogs will be named by kids through contest. And yes kids, Alpha is a possiblity.
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