By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – With several campsites and hotels destroyed in last year’s wildfire, visitation is expected to be 20 per cent less than usual in Jasper this summer. While interim housing has helped alleviate the accommodation shortage, some rooms meant for visitors are still being used to house residents and contractors, while other properties are … Read more…
By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – When Mathew Conte moved to Jasper to become its fire chief in 2021, he was well aware of the wildfire risk that the town faced. That is a risk shared by every forested community in Canada. “That risk and the hazard is always there,” Conte said. “It’s not really a matter of … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities. The onslaught by more than a dozen members of the Opposition caucus challenged the UCP on Alberta’s lack of accessibility legislation, its dollar support for people with disabilities, and its approach to housing, health care … Read more…
By Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada needs more people working in clean-tech trades, and a new solar installation course aims to make it as easy as possible to break into this line of work. George Brown College just launched new solar energy technician and solar panel installer certificate programs to prepare students for solar installation jobs. The two new … Read more…
Motorcyclists are back on Alberta’s roads; keeping an eye out for them could save lives. As spring weather brings more motorcycles onto Alberta’s roads, it’s important for all road users to stay alert and share the road responsibly to ensure everyone gets home safe. Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious injury or death because riders lack the protection of an … Read more…
By Rob Vogt People who need diagnostic imaging will not have to leave town to have that done.Since September, Radiology Associates of Lethbridge has been offering Ultrasound at the Claresholm General Hospital every Tuesday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.In that time, a total of 273 patients have accessed the service.Karli Martin, site manager for Claresholm General hospital, said the service … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $500,000 solar power project has been approved for installation on the Claresholm Arena roof.The Town of Claresholm council voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to approve the $513,498 project. The solar power installation has an estimated payback period of 10 years and could realize annual utility savings of $75,387 at the … Read more…