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Westgold Resources Limited

2.9Mtpa Meekatharra Expansion Plan

Jump Around Party Rentals Launches Fall Festival Rental Hub for Greater Austin

Round Rock, Texas - August 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Jump Around Party Rentals, a Greater Austin party and event rental company operating since 2008, has launched a dedicated fall festival rental planning resource consolidating equipment information, planning guidance, and booking access for churches, schools, HOAs, and corporate event teams across Travis, Williamson, and Bell counties.
https://www.jump-aroundpartyrentals.com/fall-festival-rentals/ or by calling (512) 294-2221.
https://www.jump-aroundpartyrentals.com/.


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For more information about Jump Around Party Rentals, contact the company here:
Jump Around Party Rentals
William Gann
(512) 294-2221
admin@jumparoundaustin.com
3616 Bass Loop
Round Rock, TX 78665

Vatrer Power

Vatrer Power LiFePO4 Batteries Earn Intertek Certification to UL 2271 and UL 1973 Safety Standards

The certifications cover key safety requirements for lithium batteries used in golf carts and stationary energy storage, addressing electrical protection, mechanical reliability and real-world operating conditions

Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Southern Illinois University Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information

National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Southern Illinois University cybersecurity incident

SPARC AI INC

SPARC AI Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

Surgeons Choice Medical Center Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information

LEADS BIOLABS CO., LTD.

Leads Biolabs’ Opamtistomig (PD-L1/4-1BB Bispecific Antibody) Phase II Clinical Study for First-Line Treatment of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Advances to Expansion Stage

VZMORE

Mini PC Brand VZMORE Makes Global Debut at ShowStoppers @ IFA 2026, Bringing Advanced Thermal Innovation to Mini PCs

Zodiac Partners II, LLC

Zodiac Partners II, LLC Announces Final Results of its Tender Offer

Turner Construction Company Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

Digital Realty Selected to Develop 50 Megawatts of New Data Center Capacity in Singapore

Digital Realty’s new Jurong Island location will expand its Singapore platform with AI-ready, sustainable capacity designed to support the country’s next chapter of digital growth

L2 Aviation

L2 Aviation and Gotonomi Extend UAV Connectivity Beyond Cellular Reach

R-Hero Rolls Out 24/7 Zero Surge Pricing Across Greater Edmonton

R-Hero Expands Edmonton Taxi and Rideshare Network With Flat Rates and Dual Booking Access
  Edmonton, Canada - August 24, 2026 / R-Hero / 
  
R-Hero has expanded its Edmonton taxi and rideshare network to cover Greater Edmonton on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis, introducing a service model built around a flat-rate structure that does not apply surge pricing at any time of day or under any weather condition.

Consistent Pricing Where Competitors Add Surcharges

The expansion directly addresses a gap in the local transportation market that becomes most visible during peak demand periods. Platforms such as Uber and Lyft apply dynamic pricing algorithms that raise fares during rush hours, major events, and severe weather events including the winter storms that regularly affect the Edmonton region. R-Hero operates under a zero surge pricing Edmonton model, meaning the fare a rider receives at the start of a booking is the fare charged at the end of the trip, regardless of how many other riders are simultaneously requesting service or how difficult road conditions become.
For travel to and from Edmonton International Airport (YEG), R-Hero applies flat rates rather than metered or variable pricing. This structure eliminates the uncertainty that can accompany airport trips when traffic delays or late-night bookings would otherwise trigger higher fares on surge-based platforms. The flat airport rates apply in both directions, covering arrivals and departures without differentiation.

Two Access Channels for Edmonton Riders

R-Hero has built its expanded service around two distinct booking methods designed to serve different rider preferences. The company operates a live phone dispatch line at (825) 450-5050, staffed by human dispatchers rather than automated systems. This channel is intended for riders who prefer direct verbal confirmation of their booking, have specific vehicle or accessibility requests, or are in situations where app-based booking is not convenient.
Alongside phone dispatch, R-Hero offers native mobile applications available on both iOS and Android. The apps are designed for riders who prefer a self-serve booking experience, providing access to the same zero-surge fare structure available through the phone channel. Both access points connect to the same Greater Edmonton network, meaning availability and pricing are consistent regardless of which method a rider uses.

Edmonton Rideshare Built for Winter Conditions

The timing of the expansion reflects conditions specific to the Edmonton market. The city experiences extended periods of sub-zero temperatures, ice, and heavy snowfall that routinely affect road travel from late autumn through early spring. These are precisely the conditions under which surge-pricing models generate their highest fare multipliers on competing platforms, as demand spikes while driver supply contracts.
R-Hero positions its Edmonton rideshare service as a direct alternative during those periods. Because the company does not apply surge pricing, a ride requested during a winter storm carries the same rate structure as a ride requested on a mild afternoon in late spring. Riders traveling from residential areas across Greater Edmonton can contact dispatch or open the app and receive a consistent quote without needing to monitor pricing windows or delay their departure to avoid fare peaks.
The company operates out of 18207 114 Ave NW #101, Edmonton, AB T5S 2P6, with its dispatch and operations infrastructure centralized to serve the broader Greater Edmonton area under the expanded coverage footprint.

About R-Hero

R-Hero is an Edmonton-based transportation company providing taxi and rideshare services across Greater Edmonton. The company operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a zero surge pricing model applied to all rides including flat-rate trips to and from Edmonton International Airport. Bookings are available through live phone dispatch at (825) 450-5050 and through native mobile applications on iOS and Android.
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Contact Information:
 R-Hero
 
18207 114 Ave NW #101 
 Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2P6
Canada
 
 Uday Kumar
 (825) 450-5050
 https://r-hero.ca

Autonomix Medical, Inc.

Autonomix Medical Enters into $4.9 Million Warrant Inducement Priced at a Premium to Market Under Nasdaq Rules

Helium Evolution

Helium Evolution Closes $25 Million Private Placement

AlphaPepe

Crypto News Today: AlphaPepe Passes $2.5M Presale Milestone as XRP Price Prediction Eyes $3.50

Edgesource Corporation

Edgesource Corporation and Taiwan’s Metal Industries Research &amp; Development Centre Sign MOU to Advance UAS Supply-Chain Security and Blue List Readiness

Strategic partnership will help Taiwan’s UAS and advanced manufacturing industry validate trusted supply chains, demonstrate U.S. defense compliance, and accelerate pathways to the DCMA Blue List

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. to Participate in Water Tower Research Fireside Chat on Tuesday, August 25, 2026

FireFly Metals Limited

Investor Presentation: Green Bay Preliminary Economic Assessment and Capital Raising

Economic study demonstrates scale, grade, long life, growth potential and robust financial returns

Preliminary Economic Assessment completed for the Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project demonstrates positive economics across 1.8Mtpa base case and 4.6Mtpa alternative