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Manitoba beluga choir is one of nature’s greatest gifts says Alberta traveller

Manitoba beluga choir is one of nature’s greatest gifts says Alberta traveller

Southern Alberta travel enthusiast experiences one of Northern Canada’s best kept secrets on visit to Churchill, Manitoba.
Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

A Vancouver radio station is using AI on the air

If you're listening to the radio late at night, that might not be a human voice introducing songs.
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.
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."
Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

Travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

One person said they were instructed to wait three days to speak to a customer service representative.
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.
Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools

Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools

The top-up of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot adds $6.7 million to a round of funding set to end in December. Affected are programs in 59 rural and urban school authorities.
Missing Calgary hiker found dead on slope of Kananaskis Country mountain

Missing Calgary hiker found dead on slope of Kananaskis Country mountain

Missing Calgary hiker located on west-facing slope of Mount Smuts in Kananaskis Country with fatal injuries consistent with a fall from the mountain, say RCMP.
Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

Costco Wholesale is testing membership card scanners at stores in Ottawa, Edmonton, Regina and the B.C. Lower Mainland.
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