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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lakefront suites getting a multimillion-dollar renovation

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lakefront suites getting a multimillion-dollar renovation

Major renovations at the Jasper Park Lodge are expected to wrap up by May long weekend.
Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges

Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 blockade at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Alberta potter competed in CBC reality show premiering Thursday

Alberta potter competed in CBC reality show premiering Thursday

The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down airs this Thursday, but an Alberta contestant says you'll have to watch to find out what happens.
'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends B.C. biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Expert says vigilance, surveillance and increased trapping only hope to contain wild boars in Alberta

Wild boar, a serious invasive species threat, have so far been found in about 24 out of 74 municipalities in Alberta.
Alberta Wilderness Association says Province needs to step up its game on caribou conservation

Alberta Wilderness Association says Province needs to step up its game on caribou conservation

The conservation group is concerned about the province's lack of commitment on caribou recovery.
St. Albert man pleads guilty to choking friend unconscious

St. Albert man pleads guilty to choking friend unconscious

Keegan Ross, 18, received 12 months of probation for choking a friend unconscious.
News conference leaves unanswered questions on alleged Team Canada sexual assault

News conference leaves unanswered questions on alleged Team Canada sexual assault

"As a police officer working in this space for many years, I can tell you that this is a difficult, difficult situation for all victims and survivors of sexual violence.”
Daughter alleges mother neglected at northern Alberta care facility

Daughter alleges mother neglected at northern Alberta care facility

Alberta Health Services has launched internal investigation after substandard care alleged for Alzheimer's disease patient at Barrhead Continuing Care Centre.
Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?

In 1978 Quebec became the first province in Canada to enact accessibility legislation. Alberta continues to not have such legislation.
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