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Jasper still not safe for evacuees to return, but bus tours on the way: officials

Jasper still not safe for evacuees to return, but bus tours on the way: officials

"Unfortunately, our main priority right now remains the fact that although fires are no longer present in the town, there's still fires around the town, and that's the number one priority."
Jaunt into forest nets Barrhead man jail sentence

Jaunt into forest nets Barrhead man jail sentence

Pleading guilty to obstructing a peace officer gets Barrhead man 15-day jail sentence
Westlock County still impacted by power outage following storm

Westlock County still impacted by power outage following storm

July 31 windstorm blew over trees, power lines in the early evening
Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.
2024 Barrhead Demolition Derby Gallery

2024 Barrhead Demolition Derby Gallery

Gallery of Highlights from the 2024 Demolition Derby in Barrhead on July 27
Westlock County officials mourn with community over fatal incident at Westlock Meditation Center

Westlock County officials mourn with community over fatal incident at Westlock Meditation Center

Tent collapse Wednesday afternoon has taken one life and injured dozens of others
Jasper wildfires "pivotal moments in Alberta history": Alberta firefighter

Jasper wildfires "pivotal moments in Alberta history": Alberta firefighter

Lt. Ethan Gardner, a Southern Alberta firefighter combatting the Jasper wildfires, says the devastation is not easy to witness.
Man with cognitive conditions advised to self-regulate by justice, laywer

Man with cognitive conditions advised to self-regulate by justice, laywer

Justin Gambler’s access to care in jail dubbed a ‘silver lining’
Highway 16 reopens for commercial traffic in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 reopens for commercial traffic in Jasper National Park

Access is currently being granted only to commercial vehicles, which are defined as trucks, tractors, trailers or any combination thereof, with a registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,794 kilograms.
Connection between fan and Elvis tribute artist lasts lifetime

Connection between fan and Elvis tribute artist lasts lifetime

Kiara Gauthier’s heartfelt gesture in a moment of kindness as a child, has created a lasting friendship.
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