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Loaded handgun, 68 kilos of cocaine seized in traffic stop near Hinton

Loaded handgun, 68 kilos of cocaine seized in traffic stop near Hinton

On Oct. 23, an RCMP officer with the Roving Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop with a pickup truck on Highway 16 and made several observations that led him to suspect the lone male occupant was in possession of illegal drugs.
Hinton investigating viability of clean energy retrofit program

Hinton investigating viability of clean energy retrofit program

The financing program aims to reduce barriers for property owners to install energy-efficient and renewable energy upgrades to their homes. The participating municipality finances the upgrade, and the owner pays the cost back through property taxes.
Hinton imposes 130-unit cap on short-term rentals in non-principal residences

Hinton imposes 130-unit cap on short-term rentals in non-principal residences

A 100-unit cap was initially proposed, but council raised it to 130 to accommodate existing operators.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife warns of problem bears frequenting Hinton

Alberta Fish and Wildlife warns of problem bears frequenting Hinton

Simon Sharp, a field officer with Fish and Wildlife, reported there had been multiple sightings of black bears looking for easy food before the winter.
Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
Hinton planning to ease into new utility rates

Hinton planning to ease into new utility rates

"I think its taking a bit of a load off of our citizens in the short term, but its also putting away money for the inevitable capital projects that are coming forward.
Hinton eyes capping number of short-term rentals

Hinton eyes capping number of short-term rentals

"I don't think the wild-west approach of not having a cap and just letting the market do what it will is actually appropriate in this case."
Hinton ER wont have doctor for five nights over next week

Hinton ER wont have doctor for five nights over next week

Nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage, assessments and referrals for patients to alternate emergency rooms in nearby communities, if needed.
Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

The action plan also includes an $800,000 grant program to help establish new Medical First Responder agencies, and a $600,000 grant program for communities with existing emergency medical services stations to recruit and train a local workforce.
Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

"Most people who live in smaller areas recognize that they're a far distance away from specialty care, but they do expect and should expect to have good primary care."
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