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Communities in Bloom judges in Barrhead on July 26 to see the extensive efforts the CiB committee, volunteers, the Town of Barrhead and the County of Barrhead who are diligently working at improving and maintaining for the beautification, conversation and environmental sustainability of our community

There will be plenty of food including a pancake breakfast, a concession, a pie eating contest, and a pie baking auction. There’s also a cabaret and beer garden.

Smith explained during a telephone town hall on Tuesday (Aug. 6) that fire responders have played a large role in saving critical infrastructure in Jasper, such as the hospital and the wastewater treatment plant.

Doreen Zenner and son Hunter could not fathom they would never see their home again when fleeing the National Park on Monday night, but friends and family in her hometown have welcomed them with open arms and hearts.

“It’s been a powerless feeling watching the devastation in our sibling community, especially because we need to keep Banff firefighters close to home during the heightened wildfire season."

An high octane metal crashing 2024 Demolition Derby thrilled the audience all afternoon into the evening on July 27

"It's a terrible thing that's happened to our neighboring community, and it is our job and our responsibility to show up and be as neighborly as possible going forward."

Early-stages project garners support from local campgrounds

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

Aug. 9 by-election replacing Wabasca councilwoman who was removed in June