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Killer of Morinville mom Jessica Martel granted full parole

Killer of Morinville mom Jessica Martel granted full parole

James Urbaniak, 44, was granted full parole on July 30
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Jasper re-entry: Healthcare centre now fully operational

Jasper re-entry: Healthcare centre now fully operational

Alberta Health Services warned that services may be subject to adjustment to ensure the safety of those providing and receiving care.
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Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.
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Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway reopens, Sunwapta Falls still closed, stopping not allowed

Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway reopens, Sunwapta Falls still closed, stopping not allowed

Parks Canada has fully reopened the Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93N, to through traffic as of 7 a.m. Friday (Aug. 23).
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Alberta Olympian wows crowds at St. Albert BMX track

Alberta Olympian wows crowds at St. Albert BMX track

Canada Cup event saw teams from other provinces compete at newly upgraded facility
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COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

The tearful performance of Premier Danielle Smith on the conflagration that engulfed Jasper seemed somewhat melodramatic, as oil continued to flow unimpeded through the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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Thieves strike more St. Albert EV chargers

Thieves strike more St. Albert EV chargers

Will cost thousands to fix, says city
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St. Albert Dura-Line waiting on rail car full of resin trapped in Saskatchewan due to shutdown

St. Albert Dura-Line waiting on rail car full of resin trapped in Saskatchewan due to shutdown

Company looks for costlier, alternative ways to get raw materials
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'Impacts cannot be understated': Ottawa intervenes to get railways moving again

'Impacts cannot be understated': Ottawa intervenes to get railways moving again

Ottawa is stepping in to get freight trains moving again hours after an unprecedented lockout by the country's two largest railways brought cross-country freight traffic to a standstill.
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Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Sixteen teachers lost homes in Jasper are being uplifted by generosity Amazon supply drive to replenish their classrooms ahead of schools opening Sept. 17
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