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Op-ed: Capital gains fall legislation

Op-ed: Capital gains fall legislation

"The Liberals claim this Capital Gains Tax only targets the ultra-rich. It does not. It is a tax on food, homebuilding, retirement, doctors, pharmacists, truckers, and small business owners."
'Counterproductive': Alberta blames Canada for cut to job grant

'Counterproductive': Alberta blames Canada for cut to job grant

A slash to a training transfer from coast to coast means Alberta will lose $70.8 million this year, says employment minister
Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

"The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery."
Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Permission will be granted for trailers to be left unattached on a roadway and for residents to use their RV or trailer as transitional housing during re-entry from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

"Even now, just talking about it, I'm getting emotional, and my heart’s racing. When we came out of that valley, [we] just saw this monster, monster fire."
Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

"Forecast shows chances of showers later this week and this should allow crews to make progress in minimizing fire activity in other parts of the park."
Column: Engaged citizens make a difference

Column: Engaged citizens make a difference

"Being informed about current issues and how they relate to us and our communities is the first step to being engaged."
Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

"Anyone trying to enter the town without a Resident Re-entry Guide will be stopped by the RCMP and directed to return to Highway 16. It's important that residents have spaces to process their immense losses in the community."
Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Sustained above-average temperatures in Jasper in the week before the wildfires started were at least twice as likely because of climate change, according to Climate Central.
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