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Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Sixteen teachers lost homes in Jasper are being uplifted by generosity Amazon supply drive to replenish their classrooms ahead of schools opening Sept. 17
Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

Man dead after plane crashes in eastern Alberta near Saskatchewan boundary: RCMP

The RCMP says a man has died in a plane crash in eastern Alberta near the Saskatchewan boundary.
18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

18-year-old arrested for pantsing three women in Hinton and Edson

Earlier this week, Mounties reported that a suspect had approached three random women from behind in public areas, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time.
Volunteers helping Jasper residents recover items from fire-torched homes

Volunteers helping Jasper residents recover items from fire-torched homes

Volunteers sifting through ash, rubble of homes destroyed by wildfire to reunite families with cherished valuables.
Logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis, but plan to rebuild

Logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis, but plan to rebuild

After much lobbying and protests, West Fraser is tearing down the controversial bridge over the Highwood River
Jasper re-entry: Officials working on residential debris removal plan

Jasper re-entry: Officials working on residential debris removal plan

"The plan will ensure efficient and effective debris removal in residential areas, prioritizing the protection of people and the environment."
Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Canmore tax policy sets target on vacant, tourist homes

Though Alberta doesn’t allow vacancy taxes similar to Vancouver or Toronto, the Municipal Government Act enables tax subclasses to be created and each taxed at different rates.
Swimmers and pet owners advised to stay away from Eagle Lake over algae outbreak

Swimmers and pet owners advised to stay away from Eagle Lake over algae outbreak

Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take precautions to safeguard their health and well-being
Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway may reopen as early as Friday

Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway may reopen as early as Friday

Motorists won’t be allowed to stop along the parkway once reopened and should be prepared for no service availability from the Athabasca Glacier to Hinton to the east, and Valemount or McBride to the west.
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Air Canada pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
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