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Did you know honey bees are not native to Canada?

Did you know honey bees are not native to Canada?

It is European honey bees that you find in Alberta.
First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals
Alberta government pushing Hinton, other communities for more wildfire mitigation work

Alberta government pushing Hinton, other communities for more wildfire mitigation work

The Town of Hinton has already applied for fireguard funding, which administration says aligns with what the Province wants.
Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers have a lot of worries about potential 25 per cent tariffs imposed on their industry by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Suzuki: Creating neighbourhood networks for nature’s pollinator superheroes

Suzuki: Creating neighbourhood networks for nature’s pollinator superheroes

"If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands dirty and help make magic happen in your community, now’s your chance."
Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta’s front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations of corruption surrounding health procurement contracts.
Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Parks Canada is procuring 320 housing units set to begin arriving next week, with initial occupancy expected by the end of the month.
Auditor General probes AHS Tylenol procurement

Auditor General probes AHS Tylenol procurement

Alberta’s auditor general launched an investigation into the procurement and contracting processes at Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) on Feb. 6.
Jasper getting $8M from Province for tax relief, transit service to Hinton, municipal revenue stabilization

Jasper getting $8M from Province for tax relief, transit service to Hinton, municipal revenue stabilization

"Our additional support will provide residents and business owners with some much-needed relief, help maintain public services and connect communities through transit services for workers and residents who are still displaced."
Letter: Voicing support for Pathway to the Park

Letter: Voicing support for Pathway to the Park

"Hinton was selected (among several contenders) to continue living out a retirement lifestyle akin to the one I left and cherished in Kimberley, B.C. the previous six years. One key attraction to Hinton was the Pathway to the Park project."
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