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Editorial: Saying goodbye to the Fitzhugh after 20 years of delivering news
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LOCAL NEWS: Editorial: Saying goodbye to the Fitzhugh after 20 years of delivering news
LOCAL NEWS: Eco groups critical of Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancelling hearing for coal mine near Grande Cache
Eco groups critical of Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancelling hearing for coal mine near Grande Cache
The public hearing for Summit Coal Inc.’s Mine 14, which would be located four kilometers northwest of Grande Cache and produce about 3,562 tonnes of coal per day, was set to occur on Oct. 21.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Eco groups critical of Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancelling hearing for coal mine near Grande Cache
LOCAL NEWS: Prescribed fire in Yoho National Park will go forward if conditions allow
Prescribed fire in Yoho National Park will go forward if conditions allow
"If the prescribed fire is carried out, motorists should be prepared for potential delays and reduced visibility on sections of the Trans-Canada Highway."
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August 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Prescribed fire in Yoho National Park will go forward if conditions allow
LOCAL NEWS: PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier
PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier
PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier
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August 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
LOCAL NEWS: PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier
LOCAL NEWS: Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting
Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting
Seismic lines attract moose and deer, and they in turn lead predators deep into caribou country.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting
LOCAL NEWS: Columbia Icefield exhibit raises awareness about melting glaciers
Columbia Icefield exhibit raises awareness about melting glaciers
“Meltdown: A Drop in Time” raises awareness about how climate change is impacting the Columbia Icefield and includes tips on what actions individuals can take.
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August 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Columbia Icefield exhibit raises awareness about melting glaciers
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says while hopeful, there are a number of issues that need to be settled if this week's talks are to be successful.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
BEYOND LOCAL: Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks
Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks
Thomas Lukaszuk's Forever Canadian project needs to collect 294,000 names on a petition to spur a referendum question that would ask if Alberta should make remaining in Canada its official policy.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks
BEYOND LOCAL: Black Widow spider found in Alberta home
Black Widow spider found in Alberta home
With a a black colour and distinctive red hourglass-shaped mark on the underside of its stomach, it is difficult to mistake it for any other spider
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August 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Black Widow spider found in Alberta home
BEYOND LOCAL: Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign
Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign
Alberta is expected to launch its iGaming market early next year, making it the second province where residents can legally gamble online and place bets with private operators.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta municipal candidates weigh options with financial advantages given to parties
Alberta municipal candidates weigh options with financial advantages given to parties
Many mayoral candidates are choosing to reject the party system and run independently, even though it puts them at a financial disadvantage.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta municipal candidates weigh options with financial advantages given to parties
LOCAL NEWS: Jasper mayor explains rationale for seeking re-election
Jasper mayor explains rationale for seeking re-election
"What I offer is a particular style of approach, a particular tone, and they can judge that against what others might bring to the table."
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August 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Jasper mayor explains rationale for seeking re-election
LOCAL NEWS: Three dead grizzly bears, near misses on railway in Banff National Park this summer
Three dead grizzly bears, near misses on railway in Banff National Park this summer
“As a wildlife conservationist, it’s deeply disturbing that we can’t keep Alberta’s threatened grizzly bears alive in our flagship national park,” said John Marriott.
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August 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Three dead grizzly bears, near misses on railway in Banff National Park this summer
LOCAL NEWS: Suzuki: Our current economic path leads to disaster
Suzuki: Our current economic path leads to disaster
"We can’t hope to resolve the serious crises we face, from climate disruption to biodiversity loss, unless we change the systems that got us into the mess."
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August 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Suzuki: Our current economic path leads to disaster
LOCAL NEWS: Over 500 Jasper residents now living in interim housing
Over 500 Jasper residents now living in interim housing
"Work continues to mobilize additional units of housing."
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August 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Over 500 Jasper residents now living in interim housing
LOCAL NEWS: Measles: Who is at risk and how does it spread?
Measles: Who is at risk and how does it spread?
"There are things you can do to prevent getting sick and to protect others: Get your measles immunizations, stay home when feeling sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick."
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August 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Measles: Who is at risk and how does it spread?
BEYOND LOCAL: Deep Sky officially begins carbon removal operations in Innisfail
Deep Sky officially begins carbon removal operations in Innisfail
Montreal-based company's operation billed as North America's first-ever sequestration of CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere
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August 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Deep Sky officially begins carbon removal operations in Innisfail
LOCAL NEWS: Banff looking for strengthened national policies to reduce wildfire risk
Banff looking for strengthened national policies to reduce wildfire risk
“Across our country we’re seeing so many wildfires, so many communities being burned out and evacuations, and I think any building that’s built, there should be more attention paid to FireSmart principles."
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August 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Banff looking for strengthened national policies to reduce wildfire risk
BEYOND LOCAL: Airdrie RCMP respond to child abduction, charge 37-year-old male
Airdrie RCMP respond to child abduction, charge 37-year-old male
On Aug. 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a report of a child abduction involving a 12-year- old male victim.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Airdrie RCMP respond to child abduction, charge 37-year-old male
LOCAL NEWS: Jasper resident in stolen vehicle arrested for dangerous driving
Jasper resident in stolen vehicle arrested for dangerous driving
According to RCMP, five vehicles have been stolen in the Jasper area within the last two months but have since been recovered with the assistance of the Hinton detachment and the Edmonton Police Service.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Jasper resident in stolen vehicle arrested for dangerous driving
BEYOND LOCAL: China's new canola seed tariff expected to be tough on producers
China's new canola seed tariff expected to be tough on producers
Alberta Canola Producers Commission's Region 8 director from near Olds says the move is already having negative effect on markets
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August 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: China's new canola seed tariff expected to be tough on producers
BEYOND LOCAL: One missing, one dead after canoe capsizes in Kananaskis
One missing, one dead after canoe capsizes in Kananaskis
"The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will be commencing a search for the missing male at 10:30 a.m. [on Monday]. People are asked to avoid the area to allow responding crews to work safely."
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August 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: One missing, one dead after canoe capsizes in Kananaskis
BEYOND LOCAL: Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
CAMROSE — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons late Monday with a crushing byelection win in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot.
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August 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons
LOCAL NEWS: Icy Initiative allowing visitors to help monitor glaciers in Canadian parks
Icy Initiative allowing visitors to help monitor glaciers in Canadian parks
Visitors can participate by placing their phone in the provided holder, capturing a photo of the glacier and submitting it digitally.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
LOCAL NEWS: Icy Initiative allowing visitors to help monitor glaciers in Canadian parks
BEYOND LOCAL: MP calls for changes in parole laws after previously-convicted stabber sentenced for murder
MP calls for changes in parole laws after previously-convicted stabber sentenced for murder
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl in St. Albert. St. Albert MP Michael Cooper calls for changes in parole laws.
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August 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: MP calls for changes in parole laws after previously-convicted stabber sentenced for murder