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Athabasca County laments ‘gross spend’ on traffic count

Athabasca County laments ‘gross spend’ on traffic count

Overly-specific motion tied admin hands, led to higher-than-expected fee
RCMP arrest Mayerthorpe suspect

RCMP arrest Mayerthorpe suspect

An emergency alert was issued on Sept. 17 after an armed robbery in Mayerthorpe
Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

Feds plan to give Jasper planning and development authority to help with rebuild

"By enabling the transfer of planning and development authorities to the municipality, it will make it possible to give the town of Jasper and businesses and residents more say to shape the future of the town."
Aussie pilot dusts crops in Westlock County

Aussie pilot dusts crops in Westlock County

Australian chopper pilot George Graham has touched down in Alberta to do crop dusting.
Clyde takes action against speeders in village

Clyde takes action against speeders in village

CLYDE – Speeders on 47 th Avenue and the village’s truck route will soon see another stop sign erected to slow down the traffic.
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.
Immigration program on pause in Barrhead

Immigration program on pause in Barrhead

County manager says admin wants to take time to evaluate the Rural Renewal Stream program to determine whether the Barrhead municipalities should renew the program in 2025
Town of Westlock extends Rural Renewal Program pause

Town of Westlock extends Rural Renewal Program pause

AAIP launching new application process, Expression of Interest on Sept. 30
SEPTEMBER 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

SEPTEMBER 18 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Danielle Smith lays out $8.6-billion education spending plan to address growing student numbers

Danielle Smith lays out $8.6-billion education spending plan to address growing student numbers

Alberta’s premier says the province’s fiscal position allows it to boost capital budget for new K-12 schools by roughly $6.5-billion from April’s budget
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