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Jasper family reunites with cat missing 100 days in the wilderness

Jasper family reunites with cat missing 100 days in the wilderness

Nicole Klopfenstein wonders what tales her family cat Felix would tell if he could speak.
Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post strike enters fourth week after union sends counter-proposals to mediator

Canada Post and the union representing more than 55,000 striking workers appeared closer to resuming negotiations as the strike entered its fourth week.
Suzuki: Industry hijacks global climate and biodiversity summits

Suzuki: Industry hijacks global climate and biodiversity summits

"We can’t leave our future up to governments. And what we do leave up to them must be guided by our voices, not industry lobbyists, CEOs and billionaires."
Rotary donates $33,250 to Jasper Food Bank, $4,000 toward seniors lodge generator

Rotary donates $33,250 to Jasper Food Bank, $4,000 toward seniors lodge generator

"As people of action, we are extremely pleased to have secured this Rotary Disaster Response Grant to help the recovery of the Jasper Food Bank operations at their new location."
Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Over 100 sites in Alberta being looked at for water storage potential

Government of Alberta Water Storage Review looking at potential sites for dams, reservoirs, or other infrastructure to increase water storage capacity
Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Pronouns in school bill passes third reading in Alberta legislature

Parents will now have to opt-in for students to participate in sex-ed and schools need to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns and obtain parental consent if the student is 15 or under.
Hinton ER won't have physician Thursday night

Hinton ER won't have physician Thursday night

Nursing staff will still be available to provide triage, assessments and referrals to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities as needed.
The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

"At this moment in time, I still see a pathway to 80 to 100 units being delivered sometime relatively early in the New Year, but it is a challenging pathway for sure, and the longer we go without certainty, the narrower that pathway becomes."
Jasper council delays budget approval, eyes 4.9% tax increase

Jasper council delays budget approval, eyes 4.9% tax increase

The final approval of the 2024 budget was delayed until the last meeting of the year so administration can return with those changes and give more time to hear from the Alberta government about funding.
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