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Officials give Jasper wildfire damage updates, expedite evacuee payments

Officials give Jasper wildfire damage updates, expedite evacuee payments

358 of the 1113 structures in Jasper have been destroyed, payments for evacuees now available.
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Map project compiles, geolocates Jasper wildfire footage

Map project compiles, geolocates Jasper wildfire footage

A project using Google Maps is hopes to compile images from Jasper wildfires, verify their authenticity, and geolocate them on a map of Jasper.
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Barrhead makes an impression on overseas tourists

Barrhead makes an impression on overseas tourists

A heartfelt message from tourists who enjoyed the hospitality of the Museum volunteers and the Town of Barrhead
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It will be weeks before Jasper residents can return: AEMA

It will be weeks before Jasper residents can return: AEMA

Once fire is under control, cleanup and efforts to reestablish essential services will be underway
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Jasper the Bear statue survives wildfire

Jasper the Bear statue survives wildfire

Sadly a historic church in Jasper has burned to the ground, while other historic buildings and the town's mascot are still standing, but some important landmarks are still a question mark.
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Pembina West Co-op breaks ground on new, state-of-the-art cardlock in Westlock

Pembina West Co-op breaks ground on new, state-of-the-art cardlock in Westlock

Cardlock facility in town’s east end expected to open in November
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Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada says 358 of a total of 1,113 structures within the Jasper townsite have been destroyed by fire
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Pottery club working with town on Old Brick School rejuvenation

Pottery club working with town on Old Brick School rejuvenation

Club’s non-profit status opens up funding options for historical landmark
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Athabasca County throws out new pay bylaw

Athabasca County throws out new pay bylaw

Bylaw to be reduced to single page, change council back to honorarium structure
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Rich Valley Rodeo with Show and Shine Car Show July 28

Rich Valley Rodeo with Show and Shine Car Show July 28

Special interest events such as wild cow milking and a car show Rev-off to find the best top quality engine sound will draw the crowds down to Rich Valley on July 28 to a screaming good time.
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