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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.
Alberta government hosting second town hall for Jasper evacuees

Alberta government hosting second town hall for Jasper evacuees

Evacuees will be able to get updates on the wildfire situation and answers to their questions from the provincial government, Alberta Wildfire and other government officials.
Barrhead Blue Heron Fair Days quickly approaching

Barrhead Blue Heron Fair Days quickly approaching

More than just a rodeo, fair offers something for the whole family
Emergency services restored to Jasper townsite as crews work to suppress wildfire

Emergency services restored to Jasper townsite as crews work to suppress wildfire

On Friday (Aug. 2), the hot and dry weather helped increase fire behaviour, with the activity picking up around Edith and Annette lakes and on Pyramid Bench. Fire crews and helicopter bucketing quickly suppressed this activity.
From underdogs to champions: Westlock U13 boys take gold

From underdogs to champions: Westlock U13 boys take gold

The U13 boys played for the first time in provincials and edged out the Sylvan Lake Mariners in an 18-17 victory.
Failure to wear helmet leads to myriad of charges for OHV rider

Failure to wear helmet leads to myriad of charges for OHV rider

Dirt bike rider compounds problems when failing to stop for a County of Barrhead community peace officer
Athabasca Heliport waiting on formal AHS approval

Athabasca Heliport waiting on formal AHS approval

Proposed location south of hospital on town land, but provincial sign off still needed
AUGUST 3 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 3 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 of Barrhead approves trio of temporary road closures

Town of Barrhead approves trio of temporary road closures

Councillors amend the municipality’s Road Closure Policy to automatically renew for three of the Ag Society’s most popular summer events
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