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Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Calmer winds and cooler temps were expected to help wildland firefighters at the Fort Mac wildfire on Wednesday.
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Mayor intrigued in Alberta’s proposal for more passenger rail service to Jasper

Mayor intrigued in Alberta’s proposal for more passenger rail service to Jasper

The province's plan starts with a $9 million investment from Budget 2024.
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Council likely won’t shift tax burden from businesses to homeowners

Council likely won’t shift tax burden from businesses to homeowners

"It is challenging for me to see any fair way to pass that on to residents as residents."
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UpLift! kicks off with unveiling of glacial awareness mural

UpLift! kicks off with unveiling of glacial awareness mural

Tyler Toews, a Canadian artist from Nelson, B.C., painted “Melt” at the top of the stairs to Sunhouse Café and Rockaboo Mountain Adventures at 610 Patricia Street.
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Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

The season started early on November 16 and wrapped up on May 5.
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New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

The expanded powers in Alberta’s Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 21, would further erode the local authority of municipal decision-makers, and complicate emergency response efforts, says the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
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Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

"In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day."
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Jasper mayor says ‘opportunity’ best way to describe state of municipality

Jasper mayor says ‘opportunity’ best way to describe state of municipality

The mayor gave his 30-minute address to the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce's general meeting on May 8.
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Guests stranded for few hours after wind shuts down Jasper SkyTram

Guests stranded for few hours after wind shuts down Jasper SkyTram

Winds will blow in the mountains and the SkyTram is always observant of what makes safe and unsafe conditions.
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Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Another Alberta NDP leadership hopeful has dropped out of the race.
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