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'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

"Gulf is just too big": strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

Alberta's nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province foundered over disagreements over how much to pay and recruit them.
Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they're penalized by high utility costs

Rural Albertans say they’re being penalized by high utility fees and some municipalities are asking the government to step in and equalize costs throughout the province.
Look up to the Jasper sky next week to see a comet

Look up to the Jasper sky next week to see a comet

Binoculars should be enough, but telescope-users might get to see the comet’s nucleus spewing gases like a sprinkler.
Jasper Transit serves 41,850 riders in first year of operation

Jasper Transit serves 41,850 riders in first year of operation

Jasper Transit re-launched on Sept. 17 on a recovery schedule, in step with the first day of school as this service provides busing for students.
Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Municipalities want independent integrity office in Alberta

Alberta’s municipal leaders say code of conduct investigations put councillors in a difficult position with peers and the public, and they are asking the province to establish an Independent Office of Integrity to take over the responsibility.
Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions

"Most people who live in smaller areas recognize that they're a far distance away from specialty care, but they do expect – and should expect – to have good primary care."
Alberta government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Alberta government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Albertans won't be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all.
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

Parks Canada took the 51°µÍø on a helicopter tour of Jasper National Park to get a better sense of the wildfire destruction.
Letter: Short-term rentals – Is a person’s home their castle?

Letter: Short-term rentals – Is a person’s home their castle?

"Is the regulation of stand-alone short-term rentals (STRs) such as Airbnbs or VRBOs the solution to Hinton’s availability of housing or affordability crisis?"
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