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Letter: Short-term rentals – Is a person’s home their castle?

Letter: Short-term rentals – Is a person’s home their castle?

"Is the regulation of stand-alone short-term rentals (STRs) such as Airbnbs or VRBOs the solution to Hinton’s availability of housing or affordability crisis?"
Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

Kayaker drowns in Athabasca River near Hinton

According to a police investigation, the male had been wearing a life jacket and was attempting to recover an abandoned canoe, and unseasonably high-water volumes are suspected to be a key factor.
Hinton ER won't have on-site physician Thursday night

Hinton ER won't have on-site physician Thursday night

The temporary disruption is expected to last from 9 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 26) to 7 a.m. Friday (Sept. 27).
'It's really going to gut the town': CN closing Jasper crew change terminal

'It's really going to gut the town': CN closing Jasper crew change terminal

"Jasper’s just starting to see the light of day from this horrific natural disaster, and then to be faced with what’s essentially a corporate disaster."
Hinton ER will have no physician tonight

Hinton ER will have no physician tonight

The temporary interruption will last from 9 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 19) to 7 a.m. Friday (Sept. 20).
Jogger struck in Hinton hit and run last month

Jogger struck in Hinton hit and run last month

According to RCMP, a pedestrian was jogging on the roadside in the oncoming lane when a Dodge Dakota hit them. The vehicle then sped off and was last seen driving east on Switzer Drive.
Hinton's emergency department won't have on-site physician for three nights straight

Hinton's emergency department won't have on-site physician for three nights straight

The temporary disruption will be from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 9), Tuesday (Sept. 10) and Wednesday (Sept. 11).
Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

Indigenous elders lodge slated to open near Grande Cache next year

The $14-million project is expected to be completed in January 2025, although it will take another month afterward before the lodge can house residents.
Hinton council may raise utility rates in face of rising water, sewer costs

Hinton council may raise utility rates in face of rising water, sewer costs

While council has not yet set the price of the new utility rates, the new utility bills are estimated to be about $150 per month.
New crisis team will respond to mental health calls in region

New crisis team will respond to mental health calls in region

The crisis team consists of an AHS psychiatric nurse who will work with a dedicated RCMP officer specializing in mental health, in addition to providing expertise and knowledge to other members of regional detachments.
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