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Elk rutting season begins for Jasper, Banff national parks

Elk rutting season begins for Jasper, Banff national parks

“We do share this landscape with wildlife and it’s our responsibility to know how to recreate in the area with wildlife, especially during this sensitive time for the elk.”
Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025

Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24.
Drivers see cheaper prices at the pump as crude oil slumps

Drivers see cheaper prices at the pump as crude oil slumps

Canadian drivers are enjoying cheaper gas prices heading into fall. The average gasoline price in Canada was 152.1 cents per litre Friday morning, according to price tracking website GasBuddy.com.
Suzuki: Paradigm shift needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss

Suzuki: Paradigm shift needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss

"We need ways to ensure people’s needs are met without destroying the natural systems that make life, good health and wellbeing possible."
Jasper re-entry: Hotels get ready to house residents, recovery workers

Jasper re-entry: Hotels get ready to house residents, recovery workers

"We’re expecting these to be relatively short-term fixes because most of the hotel rooms are not really long-term occupancy units."
'Extremely problematic': Bears searching for food in townsite

'Extremely problematic': Bears searching for food in townsite

"This incident of more bears being in the townsite, feeding on fruit trees and garbage, is just another impact of this devastating wildfire."
Letter: Jasper Seniors Society offers good wishes to members and community

Letter: Jasper Seniors Society offers good wishes to members and community

"First of all, your executive would like to send heartfelt thoughts to all of you at this time of traumatic upheaval not only in your homes but in our town as well."
Jasper rebuilds may not be eligible for clean energy upgrade loans

Jasper rebuilds may not be eligible for clean energy upgrade loans

The clean energy improvement program allows property owners of residential or commercial buildings to undertake energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
No COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Alberta

No COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Alberta

New COVID-19 vaccines expected in Alberta Oct. 15
Jasper re-entry: Council told that asbestos not affecting air quality

Jasper re-entry: Council told that asbestos not affecting air quality

"As long as the asbestos is not disturbed and in place, it is not permeating into the general air, so it’s during, essentially, the removal process that the abatement is required."
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