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Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.
AB Munis enters Barrhead's neutrality bylaw discussion

AB Munis enters Barrhead's neutrality bylaw discussion

Organization representing Alberta urban municipalities creates series of documents to clarify issues surrounding neutrality bylaws and being inclusive
BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

Storms near Whitecourt expected to move eastward
Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.
Sand Hills Safari raises funds for corrections officers mental health

Sand Hills Safari raises funds for corrections officers mental health

A horseback riding event to raise money for a good cause happens Aug 3 at the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Safari
This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

Town and Country Todays intern Maya ZImmer takes a look at the most eye catching stories from 2014, 2004, 1994 and 1984, including the time Athabasca had too many doctors, and outrage over the introduction of the $2 coin.
Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews are working on restoring power to key areas in town and have so far managed to re-energize the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada operations.
Barrhead Bombers and CAJHL future in doubt

Barrhead Bombers and CAJHL future in doubt

CAJHL announces through its webpage that they will not play the 2024-2025 season
RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.
Barrhead hockey player has eyes on going pro

Barrhead hockey player has eyes on going pro

Chase Visser hopes the University of Jamestown and the Jimmies will help him make the next step in his hockey evolution
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