Local News

Plamondon Connector road won't be paved in 2024 despite years of promises from past councils

Decades of highly effective fire suppression in and around national parks have left them more vulnerable to large fires, according to Pierre Martel, the director of national fire management for Parks Canada.

Project engineering in 2024 capital budget, but construction still at least a year out

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Police said a 24-year-old man has died while fighting the Jasper National Park wildfire.

Evacuees will be able to get updates on the wildfire situation and answers to their questions from the provincial government, Alberta Wildfire and other government officials.

More than just a rodeo, fair offers something for the whole family

On Friday (Aug. 2), the hot and dry weather helped increase fire behaviour, with the activity picking up around Edith and Annette lakes and on Pyramid Bench. Fire crews and helicopter bucketing quickly suppressed this activity.

The U13 boys played for the first time in provincials and edged out the Sylvan Lake Mariners in an 18-17 victory.

Dirt bike rider compounds problems when failing to stop for a County of Barrhead community peace officer