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'Welcome back': Jasper residents return to homes following devastating wildfire

'Welcome back': Jasper residents return to homes following devastating wildfire

More than three weeks after everyone in Jasper had to flee raging wildfires through a curtain of darkness and smoke, some returned Friday morning, greeted by soot-covered tree stumps, Mounties, and long lines of orange traffic cones.
Jasper re-entry: What services are available in town?

Jasper re-entry: What services are available in town?

Anyone choosing to say overnight is asked to bring essential supplies to last at least 72 hours, including food, drinking water and medication.
Jasper wildfire: Evacuation order downgraded to alert for townsite

Jasper wildfire: Evacuation order downgraded to alert for townsite

Under the evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate Jasper within a one-hour notice.
‘There is that tiny, tiny chance something horrendous can happen’

‘There is that tiny, tiny chance something horrendous can happen’

Justice Robert Shaigec reminds drivers of the dangers of not slowing for emergency vehicles
'Counterproductive': Alberta blames Canada for cut to job grant

'Counterproductive': Alberta blames Canada for cut to job grant

A slash to a training transfer from coast to coast means Alberta will lose $70.8 million this year, says employment minister
Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

"The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery."
AUGUST 16 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 16 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
Town, local businesses pitch-in for T-Birds lighting installation

Town, local businesses pitch-in for T-Birds lighting installation

Stadium lighting, introduced 2022 now a permanent fixture on the field
Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Permission will be granted for trailers to be left unattached on a roadway and for residents to use their RV or trailer as transitional housing during re-entry from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
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