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UpLift! festival aiming for minimum of two murals

UpLift! festival aiming for minimum of two murals

The UpLift! Jasper Mural Festival is planning to commission at least two murals for this year’s event, which runs May 10 to May 24.
Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Province announces $30 million for sports and rec facilities

Grant is for small and mid-sized projects, including indoor and outdoor skating rinks, community pools, indoor turf centres, pickle ball courts, and other sport and recreational facilities.
Op-ed: A provincial example, a federal necessity

Op-ed: A provincial example, a federal necessity

"We have the responsibility and the means to ensure that the lessons learned from past tragedies translate into stronger protective measures nationwide. Let us honour the memories of those we've lost by ensuring a safer future for all Canadians."
Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to "core democratic values": political scientist

"There's been a spirit in Alberta political culture that we want as many people and as many different types of people voting in elections. That changes with Bill 20."
Suzuki: LawnShare helps create vibrant, biodiverse havens

Suzuki: LawnShare helps create vibrant, biodiverse havens

"To help reimagine lawns, the LawnShare campaign provides practical guidance and resources, empowering people to transform them into vibrant ecosystems teeming with life."
Jasper mayor grateful Banff’s MLA pushing for tourism destination funding

Jasper mayor grateful Banff’s MLA pushing for tourism destination funding

Jasper is a town with a population of 5,000, but Jasper National Park sees nearly 2.5 million visitors annually. The challenges that such a municipality faces to keep on top of infrastructure maintenance are hard to underestimate.
Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature

Ongoing Alberta wildfire crews receive help from Mother Nature

Recently precipitation has helped, but Alberta isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to the wildfire threat.
ConnectFirst, Servus merger largest in Canadian credit union history

ConnectFirst, Servus merger largest in Canadian credit union history

The merger of two of Alberta's largest credit unions closed May 1
Jasper’s dark sky tourism could help combat light pollution: researchers

Jasper’s dark sky tourism could help combat light pollution: researchers

The study could help change the festival and the festival-goers' experience.
Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, University of Alberta researchers are hoping to bend the curve of syphilis infections.
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