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Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Officers issued 1,124 speeding tickets, 41 tickets for distracted driving, and 46 for liquor and cannabis offenses over the 2023 Labour Day weekend
Op-ed: Renting from Trudeau is not the Canadian dream

Op-ed: Renting from Trudeau is not the Canadian dream

"We believe in cutting the red tape that slows down construction, reducing taxes on homebuilding, and ensuring that when Canadians buy a home, they actually own it—land and all. We need to build more homes, not more bureaucracy."
Suzuki: Why are protectors prosecuted and polluters praised?

Suzuki: Why are protectors prosecuted and polluters praised?

"Sometimes protest, whether it’s marching in the streets, blockading harmful activities or boycotting destructive industries, is necessary to bring about change."
Parks Canada to expedite Jasper development permits, 2024 campground reservations cancelled

Parks Canada to expedite Jasper development permits, 2024 campground reservations cancelled

A streamlined and expedited system to help rebuild Jasper has been put in place.
Op-ed: The urgent need for funding in Alberta’s public education

Op-ed: The urgent need for funding in Alberta’s public education

"The lack of funding and resources combined with ballooning class sizes are driving dedicated teachers and administrators away."
Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

"This type of … action plan aims to enhance a municipality’s resilience to changing climate conditions and enables a community to better adapt, manage [and] prepare for climate risks."
Jasper re-entry: Council hears what temporary housing will look like

Jasper re-entry: Council hears what temporary housing will look like

Short-term housing will be hotel rooms or camp-style accommodation, and interim housing will utilize modulars.
AltaLink looking at ways to mitigate risk of wildfire by power line

AltaLink looking at ways to mitigate risk of wildfire by power line

Altalink is taking proactive measures to protect the safety of communities and provide safe and consistent power
Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

The chair of Canada Post’s board says the organization’s financial situation is unsustainable.
Tim Hortons restaurants raise $200,000 for Jasper wildfire relief

Tim Hortons restaurants raise $200,000 for Jasper wildfire relief

From Aug. 12-16, Tim Hortons locations offered guests a fundraising doughnut for $2 and donated 100 per cent of the proceeds, excluding taxes.
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