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Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Government of Alberta Water Storage Review looking at potential sites for dams, reservoirs, or other infrastructure to increase water storage capacity
Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Parents will now have to opt-in for students to participate in sex-ed and schools need to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns and obtain parental consent if the student is 15 or under.
Hinton ER won't have physician Thursday night

Hinton ER won't have physician Thursday night

Nursing staff will still be available to provide triage, assessments and referrals to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities as needed.
The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

"At this moment in time, I still see a pathway to 80 to 100 units being delivered sometime relatively early in the New Year, but it is a challenging pathway for sure, and the longer we go without certainty, the narrower that pathway becomes."
Jasper council delays budget approval, eyes 4.9% tax increase

Jasper council delays budget approval, eyes 4.9% tax increase

The final approval of the 2024 budget was delayed until the last meeting of the year so administration can return with those changes and give more time to hear from the Alberta government about funding.
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.
Rebuild Jasper Run raises over $21,000 and counting

Rebuild Jasper Run raises over $21,000 and counting

Trevor Soll, owner and race director at MultiSports Canada, reported that the Rebuild Jasper Run raised over $21,000 as of Monday (Dec. 3), but online donations would continue to be accepted.
Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.
Jasper family wins tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Jasper family wins tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

"After such a challenging year for families like the Beckmanns in Jasper, we wanted to provide them with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
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