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Avalanche control work may require closures on Icefields Parkway

Avalanche control work may require closures on Icefields Parkway

A winter storm is anticipated to hit Jasper and Banff National Parks and bring as much as 15 centimetres of snow.
Jasper grizzly bear emerges from den, Banff experiences third warmest December on record

Jasper grizzly bear emerges from den, Banff experiences third warmest December on record

Scientists say Alberta grizzly bears are expected to emerge earlier from dens as climate continues to warm
Creative Fire show gives Jasper artists chance to work through grief

Creative Fire show gives Jasper artists chance to work through grief

"Whatever your response to the artwork might be, it's all good, it's all allowed, it's all embraced, but we can't heal without feeling, and whatever we feel is part of our healing process."
Alberta storms caused record insurance losses in 2024

Alberta storms caused record insurance losses in 2024

Extreme weather events caused a record breaking $8 billion in insured losses in 2024, with the Jasper wildfires and Calgary hailstorm contributing nearly half of all insured damage in Canada.
'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.
Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
Hinton ER going without physician coverage for five nights

Hinton ER going without physician coverage for five nights

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says this interruption is due to the inability to secure physician coverage.
Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
Hinton RCMP looking to identify shoplifting suspect

Hinton RCMP looking to identify shoplifting suspect

On Dec. 12 and 16, a male was seen entering a store and then exiting with full carts of products from the business.
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