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Municipalities in uproar over feds downloading RCMP costs

Municipalities in uproar over feds downloading RCMP costs

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Municipalities are concerned over the federal government’s recent decision not to absorb retroactive costs associated with the latest RCMP collective bargaining agreement.
A page-turner from new author on the scene

A page-turner from new author on the scene

Scott Hayes | [email protected] It’s a great premise for a new sci-fi hero, one that plays off that time-honoured archetype of the “Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Hinton getting ready to 'take it and leave it'

Hinton getting ready to 'take it and leave it'

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the world of waste management, not everything is trash. Often, things are simply unwanted despite being still functional and in reasonable condition.
Bill that could give Banff, Canmore tourism designations shelved, for now

Bill that could give Banff, Canmore tourism designations shelved, for now

Jessica Lee | Rocky Mountain Outlook Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A bill that could designate Canmore, Banff, and Jasper as tourism communities reached the floor of the Alberta legislature last month but was ultimately shelved before it could
Seniors Society 51°µÍø

Seniors Society 51°µÍø

Welcome to your new Jasper Seniors Society 51°µÍø column which will appear every two weeks courtesy of the 51°µÍø .
Raush River Watershed declared an Indigenous protected and conserved area

Raush River Watershed declared an Indigenous protected and conserved area

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Simpcw First Nation announced last month that it has declared British Columbia’s Raush River Valley to be an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA).
Jasper joining airshed society to help address air quality concerns

Jasper joining airshed society to help address air quality concerns

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town of Jasper is set to become the newest member of the West Central Airshed Society (WCAS) after municipal council approved the move during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Valemount getting a ski hill

Valemount getting a ski hill

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The village of Valemount is going forward on a project to build its own ski hill. “We’re very, very much in it for the long haul.
West Fraser hosts open house on Hinton and Edson operations

West Fraser hosts open house on Hinton and Edson operations

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] West Fraser shared the latest information on the mountain pine beetle, a 2023 herbicide proposal and more during an open house at Parks West Mall in Hinton on March 28.
Indigenous Exhibit experiencing construction setbacks

Indigenous Exhibit experiencing construction setbacks

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Unanticipated construction issues have forced a delay on work resuming for the Jasper Indigenous Exhibit.
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