Jasper Fitzhugh

Eco groups critical of Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancelling hearing for coal mine near Grande Cache The public hearing for Summit Coal Inc.’s Mine 14, which would be located four kilometers northwest of Grande Cache and produce about 3,562 tonnes of coal per day, was set to occur on Oct. 21.

LOCAL NEWS: Eco groups critical of Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancelling hearing for coal mine near Grande Cache

Prescribed fire in Yoho National Park will go forward if conditions allow "If the prescribed fire is carried out, motorists should be prepared for potential delays and reduced visibility on sections of the Trans-Canada Highway."

LOCAL NEWS: Prescribed fire in Yoho National Park will go forward if conditions allow

PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier

LOCAL NEWS: PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier

Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting Seismic lines attract moose and deer, and they in turn lead predators deep into caribou country.

LOCAL NEWS: Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Columbia Icefield exhibit raises awareness about melting glaciers “Meltdown: A Drop in Time” raises awareness about how climate change is impacting the Columbia Icefield and includes tips on what actions individuals can take.

LOCAL NEWS: Columbia Icefield exhibit raises awareness about melting glaciers

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says while hopeful, there are a number of issues that need to be settled if this week's talks are to be successful.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike

Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks Thomas Lukaszuk's Forever Canadian project needs to collect 294,000 names on a petition to spur a referendum question that would ask if Alberta should make remaining in Canada its official policy.

BEYOND LOCAL: Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks

Black Widow spider found in Alberta home With a a black colour and distinctive red hourglass-shaped mark on the underside of its stomach, it is difficult to mistake it for any other spider  

BEYOND LOCAL: Black Widow spider found in Alberta home

Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign Alberta is expected to launch its iGaming market early next year, making it the second province where residents can legally gamble online and place bets with private operators.

BEYOND LOCAL: Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign

Alberta municipal candidates weigh options with financial advantages given to parties Many mayoral candidates are choosing to reject the party system and run independently, even though it puts them at a financial disadvantage.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta municipal candidates weigh options with financial advantages given to parties

Jasper mayor explains rationale for seeking re-election "What I offer is a particular style of approach, a particular tone, and they can judge that against what others might bring to the table."

LOCAL NEWS: Jasper mayor explains rationale for seeking re-election

Three dead grizzly bears, near misses on railway in Banff National Park this summer “As a wildlife conservationist, it’s deeply disturbing that we can’t keep Alberta’s threatened grizzly bears alive in our flagship national park,” said John Marriott.

LOCAL NEWS: Three dead grizzly bears, near misses on railway in Banff National Park this summer

Suzuki: Our current economic path leads to disaster "We can’t hope to resolve the serious crises we face, from climate disruption to biodiversity loss, unless we change the systems that got us into the mess."

LOCAL NEWS: Suzuki: Our current economic path leads to disaster

Over 500 Jasper residents now living in interim housing "Work continues to mobilize additional units of housing."

LOCAL NEWS: Over 500 Jasper residents now living in interim housing

Measles: Who is at risk and how does it spread? "There are things you can do to prevent getting sick and to protect others: Get your measles immunizations, stay home when feeling sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick."

LOCAL NEWS: Measles: Who is at risk and how does it spread?

Deep Sky officially begins carbon removal operations in Innisfail Montreal-based company's operation billed as North America's first-ever sequestration of CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere

BEYOND LOCAL: Deep Sky officially begins carbon removal operations in Innisfail

Banff looking for strengthened national policies to reduce wildfire risk “Across our country we’re seeing so many wildfires, so many communities being burned out and evacuations, and I think any building that’s built, there should be more attention paid to FireSmart principles."

LOCAL NEWS: Banff looking for strengthened national policies to reduce wildfire risk

Airdrie RCMP respond to child abduction, charge 37-year-old male On Aug. 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a report of a child abduction involving a 12-year- old male victim.

BEYOND LOCAL: Airdrie RCMP respond to child abduction, charge 37-year-old male

Jasper resident in stolen vehicle arrested for dangerous driving According to RCMP, five vehicles have been stolen in the Jasper area within the last two months but have since been recovered with the assistance of the Hinton detachment and the Edmonton Police Service.

LOCAL NEWS: Jasper resident in stolen vehicle arrested for dangerous driving

China's new canola seed tariff expected to be tough on producers Alberta Canola Producers Commission's Region 8 director from near Olds says the move is already having negative effect on markets

BEYOND LOCAL: China's new canola seed tariff expected to be tough on producers

One missing, one dead after canoe capsizes in Kananaskis "The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will be commencing a search for the missing male at 10:30 a.m. [on Monday]. People are asked to avoid the area to allow responding crews to work safely."

BEYOND LOCAL: One missing, one dead after canoe capsizes in Kananaskis

Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons CAMROSE — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons late Monday with a crushing byelection win in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot.

BEYOND LOCAL: Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection, regains seat in House of Commons

Icy Initiative allowing visitors to help monitor glaciers in Canadian parks Visitors can participate by placing their phone in the provided holder, capturing a photo of the glacier and submitting it digitally.

LOCAL NEWS: Icy Initiative allowing visitors to help monitor glaciers in Canadian parks

MP calls for changes in parole laws after previously-convicted stabber sentenced for murder A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl in St. Albert. St. Albert MP Michael Cooper calls for changes in parole laws.

BEYOND LOCAL: MP calls for changes in parole laws after previously-convicted stabber sentenced for murder

Instagram-famous Gary the cat still turning heads on the trails and slopes Most days Gary can be found feeling the wind in his fur on a packraft, enjoying the views from yet another Rockies summit or shredding the pow on his owner’s shoulders. 

BEYOND LOCAL: Instagram-famous Gary the cat still turning heads on the trails and slopes

WHCC Receives $1 Million Boost from Shoppers Foundation for Menopause Research and Care A renewed commitment to women's health is taking shape as the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ announces a $1 million investment in the Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC). This latest contribution will bolster research efforts and improve access to care for menopause, marking a significant step towards addressing inequities in women's healthcare.

BEYOND LOCAL: WHCC Receives $1 Million Boost from Shoppers Foundation for Menopause Research and Care

Alberta commission urged to consider shrinking, not expanding, rural ridings As Alberta's electoral boundaries undergo review, one MLA is cautioning against increasing the size of the province's already sprawling rural ridings, raising concerns about effective representation.

BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta commission urged to consider shrinking, not expanding, rural ridings

UpLift! commissions murals to recognize wildfire anniversary, Mount Alberta centennial "This year, there's a couple projects that came up that were anchored to a different point in time, and so we were really happy to be able to support those initiatives."

LOCAL NEWS: UpLift! commissions murals to recognize wildfire anniversary, Mount Alberta centennial

U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada — which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.

BEYOND LOCAL: U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report