Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock News

Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade

The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.

Aug 23, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway reopens, Sunwapta Falls still closed, stopping not allowed

Parks Canada has fully reopened the Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93N, to through traffic as of 7 a.m. Friday (Aug. 23).

Aug 23, 2024 9:23 AM Read more >

Neeralta Manufacturing celebrates 40 years

Businesses and customers gathered to celebrate Neeralta Manufacturing's 40th anniversary on August 9

Aug 23, 2024 7:23 AM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

The tearful performance of Premier Danielle Smith on the conflagration that engulfed Jasper seemed somewhat melodramatic, as oil continued to flow unimpeded through the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Aug 23, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

AUGUST 23 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Aug 23, 2024 4:54 AM Read more >

Barrhead community group needs help to restore historic church

St. Aidan's Community Church of Glenreagh and Bloomsbury Society working to restore more than 100 year old structure damaged by arson fire

Aug 22, 2024 5:39 PM Read more >

'Impacts cannot be understated': Ottawa intervenes to get railways moving again

Ottawa is stepping in to get freight trains moving again hours after an unprecedented lockout by the country's two largest railways brought cross-country freight traffic to a standstill.

Aug 22, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >

Over 1,000 items donated in school supply drive for Jasper

Sixteen teachers lost homes in Jasper are being uplifted by generosity Amazon supply drive to replenish their classrooms ahead of schools opening Sept. 17

Aug 22, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >