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Alberta announces name, start date for continuing care agency

Alberta announces name, start date for continuing care agency

Alberta’s new continuing care agency will officially be established on April 1 and is expected to be up and running by fall 2025.
Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

In Jasper National Park, the avalanche risk is moderate for alpine and treeline areas and low for below the treeline as of Thursday (Jan. 30).
Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

The village would take up the first row of 21 parking stalls north of the washrooms in the Connaught Drive parking lot near the downtown core.
Flat monthly fee for child care in Alberta will cost families about $15 a day

Flat monthly fee for child care in Alberta will cost families about $15 a day

The Government of Alberta has flat monthly parent fee for child care, starting April 1, which will cost families roughly $15 a day.
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.
Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born premature and could have ongoing health issues.
Jasper looking into loosening restrictions for temporary housing, laydown areas within townsite

Jasper looking into loosening restrictions for temporary housing, laydown areas within townsite

Residents and contractors have been pushing local officials to make more land available for in-town contractor camps, interim residences and laydown areas.
COMMENTARY: Choosing health over corporate profits

COMMENTARY: Choosing health over corporate profits

COMMENTARY: We have to remind our governments that we elected them to act in our best interests. It is the job of governments to protect people and empower them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Jasper Curling Club celebrates centennial with Olympian Kevin Martin

Jasper Curling Club celebrates centennial with Olympian Kevin Martin

The celebrations included on-ice sessions, a banquet on Friday [Jan. 24] and a curling table set up outside as part of the Street Party, which concluded Jasper in January.
Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’

Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’

Climate emergency: 2025 declared International Year of Glaciers' Preservation.
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