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Woman handed 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Woman handed 30 days for hitting teenager twice with wooden stick

Court heard that she got into an argument with the teen and used a wooden stick to hit the girl twice. 
Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.
Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date
Westlock high school student headed to basketball nationals in B.C.

Westlock high school student headed to basketball nationals in B.C.

Anna Ewasiw attributes much of her success to her mother’s unwavering support and the opportunities provided to her by her coach in Edmonton.
County reduces fire ban to restriction, FPA lifts ban entirely

County reduces fire ban to restriction, FPA lifts ban entirely

Change comes following cooler weather, rain
Communities in Bloom Competition judging complete

Communities in Bloom Competition judging complete

Communities in Bloom provides beneficial initiatives to the community through greenery around town, conservation, environmental impacts and generous initiatives
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.
Boyle prepares to host future doctors and nurses in October

Boyle prepares to host future doctors and nurses in October

Post-secondary skills competition bringing 30 students to Athabasca, Boyle for shadowing, community engagement
‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

“There was a bit of a rushed panic amongst everyone and I didn’t have time to grab as much as I wanted. It was survival really at that point. It was food, gas, water."
Sunny weather ahead for (local) Town and Country Readers

Sunny weather ahead for (local) Town and Country Readers

Mid-20s and sunny for your work week, with temps heating up just in time for Saturday
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