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Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

"I know this is disappointing for many Jasper evacuees who are hoping to see their homes today, but the fire situation is also too unpredictable today."
Canada mourns firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

Canada mourns firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

“Every single person responding to the Jasper Wildfire Complex is in mourning today for our friend and colleague. The wildland fire community is small and every loss deeply impacts us all.”
Conflicting accounts emerge during assault trial in Westlock court

Conflicting accounts emerge during assault trial in Westlock court

Jeremy Sanchez was initially charged with assault against Brian Ranch. The charge was dropped and Brian Ranch was later charged.
Amisk Lake couple seeking conflict resolution ordered to reduce fence height

Amisk Lake couple seeking conflict resolution ordered to reduce fence height

Swerhun family says fence is only solution to ongoing neighbour dispute
Climate, wildfire conspiracies are widespread and difficult to extinguish

Climate, wildfire conspiracies are widespread and difficult to extinguish

With every new disaster, familiar narratives about state-directed arson, lasers, lockdowns, and climate change reignite online.
'That's where the alienation comes from': key Wandering River road left off capital plan

'That's where the alienation comes from': key Wandering River road left off capital plan

Plamondon Connector road won't be paved in 2024 despite years of promises from past councils
Why are Canada’s parks so primed to burn?

Why are Canada’s parks so primed to burn?

Decades of highly effective fire suppression in and around national parks have left them more vulnerable to large fires, according to Pierre Martel, the director of national fire management for Parks Canada.
Athabasca County moving forward on Colinton Bridge

Athabasca County moving forward on Colinton Bridge

Project engineering in 2024 capital budget, but construction still at least a year out
AUGUST 4 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 4 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
Alberta firefighter killed by falling tree in Jasper blaze

Alberta firefighter killed by falling tree in Jasper blaze

Police said a 24-year-old man has died while fighting the Jasper National Park wildfire.
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