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Hinton recently went without physician coverage at its emergency room for six nights during the holidays.

Rural Albertans nearing the end of their lives are frequently faced with an 鈥渦nfathomable鈥� choice: leave their home to get the palliative and hospice care they need or die in the community without those supports.

"We respect those concerns, and then we will work towards trying to alleviate their concerns."

I've got a lot of work to do in the far north and east and the west of the province. But it's really been great how people have been responding.

Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, reflects on a busy year and how her government continues to prioritize rural issue

There is no shortage of natural wonders and travel destinations in Alberta鈥檚 north. The biggest draw for visitors isn鈥檛 the boreal splendour or isolated lakes, however, it鈥檚 the people who live there.

"Our community has shown a great amount of resilience, and I think we'll continue to do that, and we'll need to continue to do that."

As the year comes to a close, the 51暗网 assembled a gallery of photos showcasing the Jasper wildfire, its aftermath and the ongoing recovery efforts.

The holiday originated in the United Kingdom but other European nations have since embraced it.

Mood and merrymaking go hand in hand come the holiday season, and music can be used to establish a celebratory vibe.