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Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on Jasper highway last year that resulted in death of an elk

Company fined $77,000 after fish oil spill on Jasper highway last year that resulted in death of an elk

An elk was injured and had to be euthanized after a truck spilled fish oil on a highway in Jasper National Park just over a year ago. The company that spilled the oil did not clean it up, forcing Parks Canada, the RCMP and fire department to clean up the mess.
Alberta man facing 21 identity theft and fraud charges: RCMP

Alberta man facing 21 identity theft and fraud charges: RCMP

Mounties have laid 21 charges against a St. Albert resident who allegedly used stolen identity documents and bank cards to make off with about $30,000.
Alberta Jaromir Jagr superfan dons mullet one last time for No. 68's jersey retirement

Alberta Jaromir Jagr superfan dons mullet one last time for No. 68's jersey retirement

'Travelling Jagr' Ryan Sellers, of St. Alberta, joined the troupe and thousands of fans in Pittsburgh to wave goodbye to hockey great Jaromir Jagr's NHL jersey
Jasper visitor parking rates going up a dollar per hour

Jasper visitor parking rates going up a dollar per hour

Expect to pay more for parking the next time you visit Jasper National Park.
Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

Saskatoon police charge two youths, 12 and 13, in death of 12-year-old

A 12-year-old boy was taken to a Saskatoon hospital where he died a short time later.
Airdrie-Cochrane NDP pull funding from Bow Valley Credit Union due to controversy around CEO

Airdrie-Cochrane NDP pull funding from Bow Valley Credit Union due to controversy around CEO

The Airdrie-Cochrane NDP decided to move their accounts out of Bow Valley Credit Union following controversies surrounding their CEO Brett Oland and his involvement with Take Back Alberta.
American teenager dead after collision with sign at Banff ski hill

American teenager dead after collision with sign at Banff ski hill

"A skier had collided with a sign at a junction to two marked runs. This was not an incident of a skier venturing out-of-bounds."
This Jasper landmark is being featured on Monday's ‘The Bachelor’ episode

This Jasper landmark is being featured on Monday's ‘The Bachelor’ episode

"The Bachelor" episode featuring a breathtaking Alberta hotel will air next Monday at 8/7c (7 p.m. MT) on ABC and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Controversial Pride flag and crosswalk plebiscite being held in Westlock tomorrow

Controversial Pride flag and crosswalk plebiscite being held in Westlock tomorrow

Proponents of a bylaw to have only standard crosswalks in Westlock have raised concerns about whether it is legal or ethical for members of council to campaign for or against an upcoming plebiscite.
Staffer who had taser pointed at her by RCMP officer frustrated by ASIRT investigation

Staffer who had taser pointed at her by RCMP officer frustrated by ASIRT investigation

Described as the "affected person" in a recent ASIRT report, a local woman spoke with Lakeland This Week, expressing her frustration with the investigation and decision.
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