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Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

One of the questions investigators face is what role pyrocumulonimbus clouds, or pyroCbs, played in accelerating the worst fire in the park’s 117-year history
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Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead show support for the people of Jasper

Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead show support for the people of Jasper

Area residents raise close to $3,000 for Alberta Day of Caring fundraiser
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Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Numerous pets from Jasper are currently being housed at the Hinton and District SPCA Animal Care Centre free of charge until their owners can return home or other accommodations can be made.
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AUGUST 6 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

AUGUST 6 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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Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

"Although this will not stop fire activity, it will minimize intensity and provide optimum conditions for firefighters to progress in fire suppression work."
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Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both visited Hinton on Monday (Aug. 5) to receive a situational briefing on the Jasper wildfire and meet with evacuees and members of the unified command unit.
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Homeless youth in Westlock sleeping on couches, in cars, says expert

Homeless youth in Westlock sleeping on couches, in cars, says expert

There is also a growing population of low-income seniors becoming housing insecure.
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Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

HINTON, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on the status of the Jasper wildfire.
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Barrhead Orioles 15U AA team wins provincials

Barrhead Orioles 15U AA team wins provincials

Presenting the 2024 Alberta AA 15U Provincial Baseball Champions - the Barrhead Orioles 15U
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Barrhead's Mr. Lego to star in TV show

Barrhead's Mr. Lego to star in TV show

Kyle Hughes (Mr. Lego) to compete in LEGO competition on the television show, Brickmasters, with filming in August
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