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Well-known mama grizzly bear and her cubs survive Jasper's destructive wildfire

Well-known mama grizzly bear and her cubs survive Jasper's destructive wildfire

“We’re also out trying to look for any animals that were physically impacted by the fire and we have seen some that perished to the fire.”
Barrhead Registries New Location Open

Barrhead Registries New Location Open

Barrhead Registries Open new office at the Barrhead mall
BREAKING: Dozens of emergency vehicles respond after tent collapses at Westlock Meditation Centre

BREAKING: Dozens of emergency vehicles respond after tent collapses at Westlock Meditation Centre

Emergency services from multiple communities are responding
BREAKING: Flash flood near downtown Barrhead

BREAKING: Flash flood near downtown Barrhead

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.
AB Munis enters Barrhead's neutrality bylaw discussion

AB Munis enters Barrhead's neutrality bylaw discussion

Organization representing Alberta urban municipalities creates series of documents to clarify issues surrounding neutrality bylaws and being inclusive
BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

BREAKING: Thunderstorm warning issued for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock counties

Storms near Whitecourt expected to move eastward
Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.
Sand Hills Safari raises funds for corrections officers mental health

Sand Hills Safari raises funds for corrections officers mental health

A horseback riding event to raise money for a good cause happens Aug 3 at the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Safari
This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

This week in Athabasca history: Toonie causes consternation in 1994

Town and Country Todays intern Maya ZImmer takes a look at the most eye catching stories from 2014, 2004, 1994 and 1984, including the time Athabasca had too many doctors, and outrage over the introduction of the $2 coin.
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