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New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

New electronic recycling fees coming to Alberta next April

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz announced Aug. 13 that the province would add about 500 items to its electronics recycling program as of next April.
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SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

SMOKE: Air quality alerts issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

High to moderate health risks due to wildfire smoke in three regions
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Town of Westlock lowers flags to honour men killed in line of duty

Town of Westlock lowers flags to honour men killed in line of duty

Honouring the lives of Morgan Kitchen and Colin Hough
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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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AUGUST 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Aspen View hoping formal religious classes bring student’s greater benefit

Aspen View hoping formal religious classes bring student’s greater benefit

Protestant and Catholic religious instruction a formal part of the curriculum for 2024-25 school year
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Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

"You'll need to consider things like smoke and water damage, as well as the availability and reliability of services and utilities in your area when you're deciding whether or not to remain on your property."
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Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

The municipality will also defer collecting property taxes as of July 22, and any penalties on outstanding property tax amounts won’t be applied for July 2024.
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Charges against two men in relation to spring string of thefts dropped

Charges against two men in relation to spring string of thefts dropped

Shoplifiting charges against Kevin Dillion Truong, 36, and David Tran, 35, withdrawn
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Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Plan in the works to get rid of fridges from Jasper homes full of rotting food.
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