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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.
Jasper re-entry: Municipality hiring 10 contract firefighters and captain

Jasper re-entry: Municipality hiring 10 contract firefighters and captain

The 10 firefighters would be hired on a six-month term, to be extended as needed, and the captain position would be for at least two years.
Jasper wildfires caused $880 million in insured damages: IBC

Jasper wildfires caused $880 million in insured damages: IBC

The Jasper wildfire currently ranks number nine in Canada's top 10 natural disasters for insurance payouts, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
New crisis team will respond to mental health calls in region

New crisis team will respond to mental health calls in region

The crisis team consists of an AHS psychiatric nurse who will work with a dedicated RCMP officer specializing in mental health, in addition to providing expertise and knowledge to other members of regional detachments.
Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Next phase of restructuring includes removing Alberta Health Services (AHS) as the operator of some hospitals and turning facilities over to other administrators like Catholic health care provider Covenant Health.
Alberta RCMP remind public not to stop in Jasper National Park

Alberta RCMP remind public not to stop in Jasper National Park

Police confirmed that several members of the public have been given warnings, but no charges have been laid as of Monday (Aug. 26).
Jasper Folk Music Festival cancelled amid wildfire recovery

Jasper Folk Music Festival cancelled amid wildfire recovery

The festival has messaged ticketholders to offer a refund, but ticketholders have the option to donate their ticket purchase to the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund.
Staying safe in bear country

Staying safe in bear country

Bear activity will increase during the fall as bears put more effort into foraging and building up their fat reserves for the long winter hibernation period.
Letter: Ukrainian diaspora living in Jasper

Letter: Ukrainian diaspora living in Jasper

"My story is unique compared to the stories of other Ukrainians who came to this picturesque country, which has become a new home for many, and a dream for a new peaceful life."
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