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Jasper lifting state of local emergency, receives 13 EOIs for interim housing

Jasper lifting state of local emergency, receives 13 EOIs for interim housing

"Ending the state of local emergency signals a transition from acute emergency response into stabilization and longer-term recovery efforts."
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Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Alberta canola producers react to China's anti-dumping probe and the resulting commodity price drop by locking their bin doors in hopes of better pricing.
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Westlock Councillor Abby Keyes resigns after three years on council

Westlock Councillor Abby Keyes resigns after three years on council

No byelection required with main vote next October
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Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.
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Pleasant Valley Lodge hopes to begin Resident Park construction next spring

Pleasant Valley Lodge hopes to begin Resident Park construction next spring

Fall fundraising efforts aim to close $10,000 gap
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Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

"What we look forward to is post-traumatic growth where even after this most terrible situation, people will come out even stronger, and Jasper will just continue to grow and strengthen."
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Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee receives $3,000 fine in Barrhead court

Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee receives $3,000 fine in Barrhead court

Accused stated she was looking for a new insurance provider when evacuated
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County of Barrhead gives third reading to land-use bylaw

County of Barrhead gives third reading to land-use bylaw

The vote caps the end of nearly a three-year process
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SEPTEMBER 13 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

SEPTEMBER 13 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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Athabasca University begins new aurora research project with Japanese partners

Athabasca University begins new aurora research project with Japanese partners

Researchers from AU, Nagoya University, and University of Toyko hope to discover more about proton auroras
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