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After two months, feds still have no new ministerial lead for Jasper’s recovery

After two months, feds still have no new ministerial lead for Jasper’s recovery

A Jasper business owner said losing Minister Boissonnault on the Jasper file was “a critical blow” for the community’s ability to get the ear of the Prime Minister’s office.
Clock ticks down for Liberal leadership hopefuls to sign up new members

Clock ticks down for Liberal leadership hopefuls to sign up new members

The Liberals are gathering on Parliament Hill for a second day in a row to talk next steps as the party searches for a replacement for outgoing leader Justin Trudeau.
Marmot Basin raises awareness about avalanche safety with explosives demo

Marmot Basin raises awareness about avalanche safety with explosives demo

Marmot Basin gave guests a chance to learn about avalanche control at its information booth, meet an avalanche rescue dog and see an explosives demo.
Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board to dissolve March 31

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board to dissolve March 31

The board, being the elected leaders of the 13 member municipalities, voted unanimously Thursday to begin winding down operations.
Northern Alberta town to impose fines for clearing snow in alleys without permission

Northern Alberta town to impose fines for clearing snow in alleys without permission

Residents clearing snow from alleys in Clyde, Alberta can face a $200 fine in what is a liability says town officials
Tesla raising prices for its vehicles in Canada by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1

Tesla raising prices for its vehicles in Canada by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1

Tesla Inc. says it is raising prices by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1 on its Model 3 vehicle, the cheapest in its lineup.
Northern Alberta town adopts alert system used in Los Angeles fire

Northern Alberta town adopts alert system used in Los Angeles fire

St. Albert, just north of Edmonton has procured customizable software from the same provider contracted by the City of Angels and many others.
Jasper businesses worried about interim housing impasse

Jasper businesses worried about interim housing impasse

"We have employees that are concerned about whether or not they'll have accommodation for the summer."
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

The heads of the biggest U.S. tech companies attended Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday. They included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook and Google’s Sundar Pichai, as well as Tesla CEO and vocal Trump supporter Elon Musk.
Youth charged in brutal Northern Alberta attack granted bail

Youth charged in brutal Northern Alberta attack granted bail

Westlock RCMP allege that the four youths took the victim to a remote wooded area in Westlock County, where they brutally attacked her, leaving her for dead.
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