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Will Western Canada’s hotels be affected by future wildfires?

Will Western Canada’s hotels be affected by future wildfires?

Amid worsening fire seasons, investors see potential in Western Canadian hotels
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Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise creating fireguards in wake of Jasper wildfire

Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise creating fireguards in wake of Jasper wildfire

“The concept area will have to be reviewed in person in joint consultation with Parks Canada’s fire vegetation management team to determine the most effective locations for the fireguard,” said Banff fire chief Keri Martens.
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PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.
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PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction along Highway 93A south of Jasper

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction south of Jasper
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Hinton's emergency department won't have on-site physician for three nights straight

Hinton's emergency department won't have on-site physician for three nights straight

The temporary disruption will be from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 9), Tuesday (Sept. 10) and Wednesday (Sept. 11).
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Jasper re-entry: Restaurants face uncertainty as they begin to reopen

Jasper re-entry: Restaurants face uncertainty as they begin to reopen

“We’re Jasper, we’re tourism, and if we don't have the tourism, where are we going to be?”
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Registration open for Jasper minor hockey, but no timelines finalized

Registration open for Jasper minor hockey, but no timelines finalized

“We will take it one day at a time and get everyone on the ice as soon as we can.”
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PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground

PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground

PHOTOS: How fire-generated winds tore apart Wabasso Campground
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Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.
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Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks Canada says

Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks Canada says

JASPER, ALTA. — Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.
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