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"The world would be in better shape if more people — especially politicians and corporate executives — showed interest in and curiosity about the natural world."

“Where is that pressure coming from? Is it based on science, is it based on conflict rates increasing, or is it just based on a minister that wants to shoot grizzly bears?”

"Understanding the impact of the Jasper Wildfire Complex on local housing, stakeholders are committed to the project and recognize the importance of moving it along quickly to address community needs."

The bears had also broken into a yard when people were around, and a storage shed containing food.

Initially announced in June, the transaction includes a renewable long-term lease with Parks Canada, with nearly 30 years remaining.

According to RCMP, a pedestrian was jogging on the roadside in the oncoming lane when a Dodge Dakota hit them. The vehicle then sped off and was last seen driving east on Switzer Drive.

Alberta is consistently about 400 RCMP officers, short of its authorization for 1,900 of them.

For phase one of the rebuild, leaseholders are asked to talk with their insurer and think about what they would like to build and what they have scope to build.

Town council in Jasper, Alta., heard Tuesday it won't be possible to secure temporary housing for everyone who lost their homes in a devastating wildfire in July.

Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.