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"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

The town of Jasper, Alta., is asking the provincial government for budgetary financial support for the next few years to avoid drastically cutting services or implementing significant tax hikes while the community rebuilds.
St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

Matt Savoie and Marc Lajoie have a shot at The Show at Rogers Place this week
North Saskatchewan River designated as Canadian Heritage River

North Saskatchewan River designated as Canadian Heritage River

The North Saskatchewan River has long served as a vital cultural and trade route for Indigenous peoples and early settlers, as well as a gathering place for Indigenous nations such as the nêhiyawak (Cree), Métis, Nakota Sioux, and many others, providing a transportation route that was pivotal to the fur trade and early human settlement patterns. 
RCMP issue emergency alert for Mayerthorpe area following robbery

RCMP issue emergency alert for Mayerthorpe area following robbery

RCMP are looking for two white men, one in a cowboy hat and black sweater and the other in a black flat-brim hat with red letters following a robbery.
Team Rubicon sifts through over 200 wildfire-damaged Jasper properties

Team Rubicon sifts through over 200 wildfire-damaged Jasper properties

Team Rubicon has been sifting through the rubble and ash in hopes of recovering items that have importance or sentimental value, including wedding rings and family heirlooms.
Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Air Canada strike: What to know about free flight changes, 25% off global trips

Travellers can enjoy reduced prices on flights to all destinations.
World archery event takes over Lac La Biche, expected to bring in $2 million to economy

World archery event takes over Lac La Biche, expected to bring in $2 million to economy

Athletes from 28 countries around the world are in Lac La Biche County from Sept. 16-22 for the 2024 Word Archery Field Championships
Accused murderer 'scared' prior to fatal Banff stabbing, court hears

Accused murderer 'scared' prior to fatal Banff stabbing, court hears

Accused murderer of Ethan Enns-Goneau, John-Christopher Arrizza, claims he was attacked in washroom of Banff nightclub and "never had intention of using" weapon he was carrying.
RCMP nab Ferrari driving 174 km/h south of Calgary

RCMP nab Ferrari driving 174 km/h south of Calgary

A Ferrari was pulled over on a rural two-lane road in Southern Alberta road Sunday doing 174 km/hr.
Twenty-four-year-old Alberta woman dies in Saskatchewan collision

Twenty-four-year-old Alberta woman dies in Saskatchewan collision

A 24-year-old female from Westlock, Alta., has died in a collision in Saskatchewan.
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