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Op-ed from MLA Long and Minister LaGrange regarding Hinton health crisis

Op-ed from MLA Long and Minister LaGrange regarding Hinton health crisis

"Rural and remote Albertans face unique challenges requiring unique solutions. To address the rural physician shortage over the long term, our government has undertaken some key initiatives."
Alberta Dentists Association speaks on opting out of federal dental plan

Alberta Dentists Association speaks on opting out of federal dental plan

The president for the Alberta Dental Association speaks on how the provinces decision to opt out of a federal dental plan can affect communities like Cochrane.
Vote now in Jasper and Hinton Readers’ Choice Awards!

Vote now in Jasper and Hinton Readers’ Choice Awards!

Who will earn your votes and be crowned the bestin the 2024 51°µÍø Readers' Choice Awards?
PHOTOS: Jasper celebrates Canada Day with pancakes and parade

PHOTOS: Jasper celebrates Canada Day with pancakes and parade

Canada Day festivities included a pancake breakfast, a flag raising ceremony, Canada Day cake, a parade and musical performances in the late afternoon.
Double whammy of exhibits fills museum gallery spaces

Double whammy of exhibits fills museum gallery spaces

The Group of Seven exhibit will be on display until the fall.
Gas metering station involved in grass fire near Edson

Gas metering station involved in grass fire near Edson

RCMP initially reported that a pipeline explosion has sparked the fire, but Yellowhead County later clarified that there has been no direct damage reported with nearby pipelines.
Grass fire briefly closed Highway 16 west of Edson

Grass fire briefly closed Highway 16 west of Edson

Police say the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.
Featured Artist: Claude Boocock

Featured Artist: Claude Boocock

"Claude Boocock was a founding member of the Jasper Artists Guild (JAG). She recalls taking a class from Michael Flisak, an accomplished artist, and a conversation where it was suggested to create a Jasper-based artist organization."
Parks Canada keeping Lac Beauvert gate closed for grizzly family

Parks Canada keeping Lac Beauvert gate closed for grizzly family

"Reducing vehicle traffic will help lower congestion and overall disturbance, which can help the bears from becoming further habituated to humans."
Suzuki: Gas fuels the climate problem, not the solution

Suzuki: Gas fuels the climate problem, not the solution

"Throughout its life cycle, it devastates landscapes, pollutes waterways, uses excessive amounts of water (often in drought-stricken areas), consumes massive volumes of energy to process and liquefy and creates emissions during transport and burning."
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