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Jasper re-entry: Council approves eight new positions to support recovery efforts

Jasper re-entry: Council approves eight new positions to support recovery efforts

Although the positions have been established, they will not be filled until the municipality can confirm that they qualify for provincial funding through the Disaster Recovery Program.
Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Alternative hospital operators discussion welcome says mayor of Northern Alberta Village

Residents of the village of Boyle and surrounding area have been dealing with nightly closures of the Boyle Healthcare Centre’s emergency department for more than two years
Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water consumption target raised to 485 million litres per day

Calgary water main repairs remain on schedule, officials increase water capacity, yet consumption has not met targets.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls

After watching eight seasons of the epic saga “Game of Thrones,” fans can now enter what may be a competition on par with the battle for the Iron Throne: an auction of prized memorabilia from the HBO series.
Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million, a deal that gives the German star the highest salary cap hit in NHL history at $14 million.
Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Firefighters use drone to locate woman and dog trapped on slope southwest of Calgary

Diamond Valley Fire Rescue performed a rope rescue to bring a stranded dog walker along the Sheep River to safety over the long weekend.
St. Albert RCMP seek video of Labour Day shooting that hurt teens

St. Albert RCMP seek video of Labour Day shooting that hurt teens

Mother of teen shot early Monday morning says those injured will be "okay physically, but mentally their battle is just beginning.”
Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Brian Mulroney’s popularity surging as the current PM faces growing criticism
Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Alberta wheelchair rugby athlete and Team Canada take sixth at Paralympics

Canada's wheelchair rugby squad earns sixth-place finish at 2024 Paris Games
Alberta man guilty of sexual assault, voyeurism on roommate handed four years in prison

Alberta man guilty of sexual assault, voyeurism on roommate handed four years in prison

'It’s very difficult to sentence a young person to a significant period of incarceration but you have to be held accountable for your actions': Judge
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