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Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

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.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting today for the first time since he was sworn into office last week.
$1 million lottery ticket could be somewhere in Alberta

$1 million lottery ticket could be somewhere in Alberta

The ticket, for the March 19 Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Guaranteed Prize, was purchased somewhere outside of Calgary or Edmonton, WCLC said.
AHS funding cuts puts work of another Alberta community group in jeopardy

AHS funding cuts puts work of another Alberta community group in jeopardy

Barrhead CARES Coalition receives bad news of funding cut through an e-mail
Métis Winter Festival celebrates Indigenous culture in Airdrie

Métis Winter Festival celebrates Indigenous culture in Airdrie

Bannock making, jigging, fiddling, and skating all part of inaugural Saturday, March 22, event at Nose Creek Regional Park.
St. Albert council votes to rename Grandin neighbourhood The Gardens

St. Albert council votes to rename Grandin neighbourhood The Gardens

The Naming Committee recommended council remove the Grandin name from municipal assets due to his role establishing residential schools
Rare owl intake at wildlife hospital causes concern

Rare owl intake at wildlife hospital causes concern

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has taken in more boreal owls over the last five months than it has in the 10 years prior.
B.C. tops Best in Canada list for odds to spot Bigfoot

B.C. tops Best in Canada list for odds to spot Bigfoot

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization has complied the number of reported sightings of Bigfoot by province.
Acimowin Opaspiw Society takes on research about Frog Lake Massacre

Acimowin Opaspiw Society takes on research about Frog Lake Massacre

In April 1885, war chief Wandering Spirit led an attack on a settlement in the northwest territories, leaving nine settlers dead. This became known as the Frog Lake Massacre. But Leah Redcrow, executive director at Acimowin Opaspiw Society, is challenging the narrative.
Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time

Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time

Located in British Columbia about 87 kilometres west of Jasper, Alta., Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, with the south face having a vertical drop of over 3,000 metres.
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