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Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

The roads, bridges, water pipes and sewers lines that connect rural Alberta are in jeopardy without more funding says report.
Hinton investigating viability of clean energy retrofit program

Hinton investigating viability of clean energy retrofit program

The financing program aims to reduce barriers for property owners to install energy-efficient and renewable energy upgrades to their homes. The participating municipality finances the upgrade, and the owner pays the cost back through property taxes.
Suzuki: Fracked LNG is a washed-out bridge to nowhere

Suzuki: Fracked LNG is a washed-out bridge to nowhere

"Fracking for more climate-altering gas is not a solution, for the climate or economy. We have cheaper, cleaner and healthier ways to produce energy."
Hinton imposes 130-unit cap on short-term rentals in non-principal residences

Hinton imposes 130-unit cap on short-term rentals in non-principal residences

A 100-unit cap was initially proposed, but council raised it to 130 to accommodate existing operators.
Alberta considers leases for privately-owned resorts on Crown land

Alberta considers leases for privately-owned resorts on Crown land

Alberta emulating similar B.C. policy in the hopes of expanding tourism on the province.
Jasper Aquatic Centre reopening delayed by several weeks

Jasper Aquatic Centre reopening delayed by several weeks

During the wildfire-related delays to the recreation facility renovations and subsequent cleanup, the pool suffered damage to the basin coating while being pressure washed, causing a delay of two-to-three weeks.
Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue

Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue

Oil companies cannot operate in Alberta without paying their royalties. The same must be true of municipal taxes.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife warns of problem bears frequenting Hinton

Alberta Fish and Wildlife warns of problem bears frequenting Hinton

Simon Sharp, a field officer with Fish and Wildlife, reported there had been multiple sightings of black bears looking for easy food before the winter.
Jasper council gets update on interim housing, rebuild prep

Jasper council gets update on interim housing, rebuild prep

Utility serving is ongoing for the land parcels within the townsite allocated for interim housing.
Alberta government removes trapping limits for wolverines

Alberta government removes trapping limits for wolverines

The Alberta government has removed furbearer trapping limits for the 2024-25 season in most zones, including for at-risk wolverines.
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