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Valemount facing economic crisis after Jasper wildfire closes highways last summer

The Village has been lobbying the federal, B.C. and Alberta governments for $1.5 million in financial support, which would be distributed to local businesses through a third party.

Mar 25, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Working group to explore unpaid oil and gas property tax problem

Alberta’s government says it is putting together a working group with municipal leaders to find “potential solutions” to help municipalities collect millions owed in unpaid oil and gas property taxes.

Mar 25, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 25, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

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 >