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Boil water advisory lifted for remaining areas in Jasper

Boil water advisory lifted for remaining areas in Jasper

Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that satisfactory water quality has been restored for the remainder of Jasper, and boiling water is no longer required.
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

University of Alberta professor explains why coyotes are getting bolder in Northeast Alberta town

Barrhead and surrounding areas are seeing and hearing more coyotes in close proximity to their properties
Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in court next week

Second accused in Rocky View County homicide to appear in court next week

Elijah Blake Strawberry, who is one of two men charged in the shooting death of Airdrie resident Colin Hough, will be in court Sept. 26
Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Jasper council cancelling taxes for uninhabitable properties, subject to provincial funding

Along with approving the conditional tax relief, council also requested the Government of Alberta provide funding to offset losses in core municipal revenue from 2024 to 2027.
Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Hanging elk carcass south of Sundre attracts grizzly bears causing online ire,

Fish and Wildlife officer says elk hanging outside in compliance with regulations after grizzly sow with three cubs pictured feeding on carcass in Mountain View County
"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

"We have not hit the bottom yet:" Jasper council asks province for budget funding

The town of Jasper, Alta., is asking the provincial government for budgetary financial support for the next few years to avoid drastically cutting services or implementing significant tax hikes while the community rebuilds.
Discovery of four siblings buried in Central Alberta has gravesite restored by 'Gravesite Guardians'

Discovery of four siblings buried in Central Alberta has gravesite restored by 'Gravesite Guardians'

The youngest three children died within a day of each other in 1906, while the oldest died five months later in 1907.
St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

St. Albert hockey player and Edmonton fan gets invite to Oilers rookie camp

Matt Savoie and Marc Lajoie have a shot at The Show at Rogers Place this week
RCMP issue emergency alert for Mayerthorpe area following robbery

RCMP issue emergency alert for Mayerthorpe area following robbery

RCMP are looking for two white men, one in a cowboy hat and black sweater and the other in a black flat-brim hat with red letters following a robbery.
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