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Town council in Jasper, Alta., heard Tuesday it won't be possible to secure temporary housing for everyone who lost their homes in a devastating wildfire in July.

The bylaw is still in its draft stages having passed first reading in June with the county now asking for public input at open houses. 

Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.

A new chairperson, Trustee David Truckey, for the Pembina Hills School Board has been elected. Trustee Judy Lefebvre was elected Vice-Chairperson after holding the seat of chairperson for the last 3 years.

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction south of Jasper

Medical assistance calls lead the way in second-quarter responses

Barrhead 2SLGBTQ advocate concerned over premier’s comments about possible changes to affirming care for trans and gender youth

WESTLOCK — Town of Westlock Coun. Abby Keyes has resigned. Town councillors officially accepted her resignation during the Sept. 9, regular council meeting.

“We’re Jasper, we’re tourism, and if we don't have the tourism, where are we going to be?”