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"This is a planned exercise to test evacuation procedures and raise awareness about emergency readiness in the event of a wildfire."

Earlier this year, the Alberta government pledged $2 million toward developing the regional transit service to help workers and displaced residents commute between Jasper and Hinton.

A majority of the boardwalk will be fully walkable and open for public use by May 11, but some sections will remain in their pile state until the contractor returns next winter to complete the remaining work.

Bayford has worked in oil and gas, specializing in regulatory consulting and operations, and became interested in politics in 2015 following the downturn in the industry and Justin Trudeau’s election.

The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis concentrate, a cell phone and a USB stick.

The plebiscite on the three modernization options will be held in conjunction with the 2025 municipal election on Oct. 20.

According to these groups, the draft plan allows Weyerhaeuser to clearcut the remaining critical winter habitat and eliminate the ability of these caribou to annually migrate to the foothill’s forests.

Fark serves as Jasper’s director of recovery following the devastating wildfire last summer. Prior to Jasper, he was the general manager of municipal infrastructure for the Town of Canmore.

"I just don’t feel like it’s responsible to move forward without some type of really clear direction from the citizens of the community."

As Hinton eases into a new utility rate model, the Town needs to install residential meters and replace meters for commercial and industrial properties.