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Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada will prioritize recovering the Tonquin herd until it reaches 200 animals before turning its attention to the other two herds. The goal will be to reach 300 to 400 caribou among these three populations.
Central Alberta MLA attends Donald Trump's inauguration

Central Alberta MLA attends Donald Trump's inauguration

Provincial minister of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, attended Jan. 20 swearing-in of 47th U.S. president as a private citizen.
Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

The Government of Alberta has been insisting on permanent, single-detached units, but the Municipality of Jasper says high-density solutions are the way to go and has highlighted several issues with the province’s plan.
PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

PHOTOS: River otters fish at ice-covered Banff lake

Winter wildlife fishes at Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park
Canada would be a lot worse off as 51st state, says acclaimed Alberta author

Canada would be a lot worse off as 51st state, says acclaimed Alberta author

“I've always kind of hidden that kind of anti-American feeling that I have, but recently one of my (English speaking) friends just flat out said flat out said: ‘I'd rather be dead than being American.’
Alberta optometrists concerned with coverage cutbacks

Alberta optometrists concerned with coverage cutbacks

The Alberta Association of Optometrists outline that upcoming changes by Alberta Health will greatly impact eye care in the province.
'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

As a new Feb. 1 deadline looms for the U.S. to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Semi catches fire on Northern Alberta highway

Photos show a semi on fire on Highway 44 north of Edmonton on Jan. 18.
What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

Second acts in politics have historically been marred by leaders who are unable, or unwilling, to adjust to unexpected developments in the domestic, economic or global arenas.
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