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Community First Responders Political Safety 

An improved roadmap of northern Alberta includes better emergency exits during wildfires, UCP says

Posted on: Staff Writer

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Improved economic corridors and emergency routes will eventually remap the way drivers navigate the north, the legislature heard during a week that saw UCP faithful emphasize spending beyond Alberta’s major centres. Andrew Boitchenko, the member for Drayton Valley-Devon, highlighted $311 million for emergency routes in Alberta. He also spoke of further spending on a … Read more…

Community Education 

Junior marksmanship club starting up at indoor gun range

Posted on: Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt A club has started up in town to teach marksmanship and proper firearm safety and etiquette.The Junior Marksmanship Club held its first meeting in February, but organizer Todd Buhmiller said the idea for the club goes back to before the COVID-19 pandemic.In late 2018 or early 2019 representatives from the Calgary Rifle and Pistol Association approached the … Read more…

Community Economic 

Jasper SkyTram reopens after surviving wildfire last summer

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By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Jasper SkyTram began its 2025 season Friday (March 21) after closing early last summer due to wildfire. While the Jasper wildfire burned much of the Whistlers mountainside, the aerial tramway was largely unharmed, with only its cables and the stations’ coolers full of spoiled food having to be replaced. “The fire came up … Read more…