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Carney pledges $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

More money is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.

Mar 21, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Hinton may have trouble staffing water treatment plant if operations brought in-house: Aquatera

“There, overall, is a general shortage of operators in the industry, and so they have the ability to move anywhere they want, and smaller communities, we found, have been having trouble attracting operators long-term.”

Mar 21, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Suzuki: Canada is not an economic basket case

"We need global alliances, now more than ever, but we must also become more self-reliant."

Mar 21, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Special avalanche warning issued for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Jasper and K-Country due to 'dangerous and unpredictable' conditions

"“This is an unstable and highly volatile situation."

Mar 20, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

Hinton keeping recycling services not covered by EPR program

While the EPR program will save the Town roughly $300,000 per year, it does not cover all current services offered in Hinton. Administration estimated it would cost $110,000 annually to maintain the level of service.

Mar 20, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Alberta ERs closed for 34,400 hours in 2024

When her 18-month-old son’s symptoms worsened, caused by an RSV infection that had progressed to pneumonia, Tracee Moneta rushed him to the emergency department in Elk Point, only to learn there was no doctor available on site.

Mar 20, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — More financial support is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.

Mar 20, 2025 12:03 PM Read more >

Indigenous elders lodge near Grande Cache to be completed next month

The $15-million development will provide affordable homes for Indigenous elders in the Victor Lake Co-operative.

Mar 20, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Banff-Kananaskis MLA, Alberta Parks minister exchange shots over cougar hunting, management

“The cougar kittens have settled in well and are thriving under the exceptional care they’re receiving from our animal care and veterinary team,” according to the Calgary Zoo.

Mar 20, 2025 8:36 AM Read more >

120 households still on waitlist may not get interim housing this spring

Should ongoing initiatives yield more housing units, the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre will make offers to these households, following to the prioritization matrix.

Mar 19, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >