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Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits federal officials say are required

Coal mine expansion near Hinton moving forward without permits federal officials say are required

The threatened bull trout might be in harm's way if Coalspur's Vista Coal Mine expansions proceed.
École Jasper Elementary School raises Franco-Albertan flag

École Jasper Elementary School raises Franco-Albertan flag

Mayor Ireland concerned about lack of capital funding in Alberta budget

Mayor Ireland concerned about lack of capital funding in Alberta budget

Tourism is rising and Jasper's infrastructure is having trouble keeping pace.
Nenshi joins NDP leadership race, talks rural issues

Nenshi joins NDP leadership race, talks rural issues

The former Calgary mayor discussed how his urban experience will handle rural issues.
'Cow and Plows' settlements could cost treaty rights, group says

'Cow and Plows' settlements could cost treaty rights, group says

Accepting compensation comes with concessions, Indigenous legal team warns
EVs are heavier than gas cars, but are they harder on roads?

EVs are heavier than gas cars, but are they harder on roads?

EVs often weigh more than their gas-powered counterparts because of their batteries, but they’re not the heaviest vehicles on the road - that would be transport trucks
Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight

Alberta changes from standard time to daylight saving time at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March each year.  
Alberta Health budget forecasts record number of private surgeries

Alberta Health budget forecasts record number of private surgeries

Alberta Health has plans to boost the number of surgeries performed in the province in 2024 and is counting on a record number of procedures being contracted to private, for-profit facilities to meet its target.
Government of Alberta promises $8 million to KidSport

Government of Alberta promises $8 million to KidSport

On March 5, the Government of Alberta announced that it has committed to giving $8 million to a program that helps make sports and recreational activities more accessible and affordable for Alberta youth.
Alberta RCMP say no charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race

Alberta RCMP say no charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say there will be no charges following a probe into potential voter identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race that saw former premier Jason Kenney elected leader.
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