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Jasper SkyTram reopens after surviving wildfire last summer

Located within Jasper National Park, the Jasper SkyTram takes visitors to an elevation of 2,263 metres where they can explore Whistlers Peak and take in the panoramic views.

Mar 24, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Federal election begins, Canadians to go to polls on April 28

OTTAWA — Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mar 23, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 21, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

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 >