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Several hundred trees removed from public, private lands in Banff townsite to reduce wildfire risk

Several hundred trees removed from public, private lands in Banff townsite to reduce wildfire risk

“I want to continue to encourage folks to stay as informed and as ready as possible in the event of a worst-case scenario," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno
Op-ed: Unsustainable logging practices and unfair trade arguments threaten Alberta's caribou herds

Op-ed: Unsustainable logging practices and unfair trade arguments threaten Alberta's caribou herds

"The dilemma posed by Weyerhaeuser’s logging proposal underscores a deeper issue within the trade and environmental policies. The need for transparent, fair, and ecologically responsible practices is paramount."
FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: Stevenson voted in as MP for Yellowhead, Liberals to form federal government

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: Stevenson voted in as MP for Yellowhead, Liberals to form federal government

William Stevenson is the new federal representative for the Yellowhead riding.
Hinton RCMP receiving complaints of paving contractor scams

Hinton RCMP receiving complaints of paving contractor scams

Residents pay for these services up-front and receive a substandard job or are asked to pay more than originally quoted. The contractors will then disappear from the area before people realized they have been scammed.
FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: A recap of Yellowhead election coverage in the Bow Valley

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: A recap of Yellowhead election coverage in the Bow Valley

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: A recap of Yellowhead election coverage in the Bow Valley
Environmental groups publish report on how logging proposal could wipe out two caribou herds in Alberta

Environmental groups publish report on how logging proposal could wipe out two caribou herds in Alberta

"This is a Canadian icon, and we're actively wiping them out, and I think that should just be a big disappointment to all Canadians and to Albertans. It's embarrassing."
YELLOWHEAD CANDIDATE PROFILE: William Stevenson, Conservative Party of Canada

YELLOWHEAD CANDIDATE PROFILE: William Stevenson, Conservative Party of Canada

Five-way race to be the next elected member of the 45th Canadian Parliament for the Yellowhead riding
YELLOWHEAD CANDIDATE PROFILE: Avni Soma, NDP

YELLOWHEAD CANDIDATE PROFILE: Avni Soma, NDP

Five-way race to be the next elected member of the 45th Canadian Parliament for the Yellowhead riding
Advance poll turnout numbers released for Ponoka-Didsbury, Yellowhead

Advance poll turnout numbers released for Ponoka-Didsbury, Yellowhead

Over 30 per cent of estimated registered voters in both ridings cast ballots April 18-21
'I didn't think we would have anything left standing': Jasper officials recount wildfire at information session

'I didn't think we would have anything left standing': Jasper officials recount wildfire at information session

Around 100 residents attended the Wildfire Preparedness Information Session, which provided details on the Jasper wildfire, ongoing mitigation work and how residents can prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.
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