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Dad and daughter complete 39 Alberta ski hills in 34 days

Dad and daughter complete 39 Alberta ski hills in 34 days

The duo went on an impressive shred tour all over the province.
Despite frigid weekend, Balzac Billy predicts early spring

Despite frigid weekend, Balzac Billy predicts early spring

With snow and temperatures of -23, the "prairie prognosticator" waved around a bouquet of flowers to a relieved crowd.
Wildland firefighters deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

Wildland firefighters deserve better cancer compensation, NDP says

Peggy Wright, the NDP’s jobs critic, said so-called presumptive cancer claims before the Workers’ Compensation Board should extend to wildland firefighters, like what’s already done for structural firefighters.
Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy, government sources say.
Jasper on Fire: New book recounts first five days of monster blaze

Jasper on Fire: New book recounts first five days of monster blaze

The book includes interview with, among others, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, Jasper Fire Chief Mathew Conte, Deputy Fire Chief Don Smith and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The author also spoke with an evacuated woman who was expecting to go into labour.
Rural Albertans with disabilities wait years for supports: report

Rural Albertans with disabilities wait years for supports: report

Half of the families surveyed said delays and barriers within FSCD led to missed developmental opportunities, and ten per cent said it interfered with their child’s school attendance.
Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

The Jasper wildfire is the second costliest fire event in Canadian history, behind only the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.
Alberta Beef Producers working with stakeholders as tariff threat looms

Alberta Beef Producers working with stakeholders as tariff threat looms

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to levy 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1.
Snowfall warnings issued for Jasper, Hinton

Snowfall warnings issued for Jasper, Hinton

Snow is forecasted to intensify this morning and continue through the night before tapering off Saturday morning [Feb. 1].
Suzuki: Overcoming climate change requires system change

Suzuki: Overcoming climate change requires system change

"We could have cleaner air, water and land, a stabler climate, more green spaces, better jobs and working conditions, greater equity and improved health and wellbeing if we were to stop being fooled into believing that putting profit above planet is good."
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