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Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Sustained above-average temperatures in Jasper in the week before the wildfires started were at least twice as likely because of climate change, according to Climate Central.
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AUGUST 14 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 14 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
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Aspen View hoping formal religious classes bring student’s greater benefit

Aspen View hoping formal religious classes bring student’s greater benefit

Protestant and Catholic religious instruction a formal part of the curriculum for 2024-25 school year
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Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

"You'll need to consider things like smoke and water damage, as well as the availability and reliability of services and utilities in your area when you're deciding whether or not to remain on your property."
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Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

The municipality will also defer collecting property taxes as of July 22, and any penalties on outstanding property tax amounts won’t be applied for July 2024.
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Charges against two men in relation to spring string of thefts dropped

Charges against two men in relation to spring string of thefts dropped

Shoplifiting charges against Kevin Dillion Truong, 36, and David Tran, 35, withdrawn
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Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Plan in the works to get rid of fridges from Jasper homes full of rotting food.
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49A Street road construction near completion

49A Street road construction near completion

Barrhead construction on 49A Street that has spilled on 49 Street is expected to be complete by early September
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AUGUST 13 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 13 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
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Jasper wildfire: Residents able to return Friday, but visitors must wait

Jasper wildfire: Residents able to return Friday, but visitors must wait

"Visitation provides the basis of our economy, and we will need that to recover, but we will ask – and our industry partners have asked – visitors to wait," said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland.
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