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Beaver Boardwalk rehab in Hinton nearing completion for season

Beaver Boardwalk rehab in Hinton nearing completion for season

A majority of the boardwalk will be fully walkable and open for public use by May 11, but some sections will remain in their pile state until the contractor returns next winter to complete the remaining work.
Former Independence Party leader selected as People’s Party candidate for Yellowhead

Former Independence Party leader selected as People’s Party candidate for Yellowhead

Bayford has worked in oil and gas, specializing in regulatory consulting and operations, and became interested in politics in 2015 following the downturn in the industry and Justin Trudeau’s election.
Over $143,000 in contraband, items seized at Grande Cache Institution

Over $143,000 in contraband, items seized at Grande Cache Institution

The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis concentrate, a cell phone and a USB stick.
Hinton holding plebiscite on rec centre modernization next fall

Hinton holding plebiscite on rec centre modernization next fall

The plebiscite on the three modernization options will be held in conjunction with the 2025 municipal election on Oct. 20.
Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

Caribou herds will be destroyed under Alberta government draft plan, say conservation groups

According to these groups, the draft plan allows Weyerhaeuser to clearcut the remaining critical winter habitat and eliminate the ability of these caribou to annually migrate to the foothill’s forests.
Liberal candidate for Yellowhead advocates for unity as Canada faces 'high stakes'

Liberal candidate for Yellowhead advocates for unity as Canada faces 'high stakes'

Fark serves as Jasper’s director of recovery following the devastating wildfire last summer. Prior to Jasper, he was the general manager of municipal infrastructure for the Town of Canmore.
Hinton may hold plebiscite on recreation centre modernization

Hinton may hold plebiscite on recreation centre modernization

"I just don’t feel like it’s responsible to move forward without some type of really clear direction from the citizens of the community."
Town of Hinton awards contract for installing new water meters

Town of Hinton awards contract for installing new water meters

As Hinton eases into a new utility rate model, the Town needs to install residential meters and replace meters for commercial and industrial properties.
Over $226,000 in contraband, items seized at Grande Cache Institution

Over $226,000 in contraband, items seized at Grande Cache Institution

The items seized included methamphetamine, cannabis concentrate, MDMA, steroids, vaping devices and wireless earphones.
Town of Hinton purchases additional land at Hinton Golf Course

Town of Hinton purchases additional land at Hinton Golf Course

On Jan. 21, the Town acquired the land containing golf holes 1, 2 and part of 3 from Qualico Developments West for $409,684.24.
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