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Jasper reveals map, street addresses of wildfire destruction in town

Jasper reveals map, street addresses of wildfire destruction in town

On the coloured map, green indicates no visible damage, yellow is visible damage and red is destroyed.
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Seal library draws big readership

Seal library draws big readership

Barrhead Library's Kyle Hughes offers mobile tech and library support to Hillcrest Senior Lodge residents on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
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Hundreds of firefighters arriving to battle Jasper blaze

Hundreds of firefighters arriving to battle Jasper blaze

As of Saturday, 43 wildfires are out-of-control in Alberta.
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Jasper townsite fires to be put out today, park remains closed

Jasper townsite fires to be put out today, park remains closed

Parks Canada anticipates that all remaining fires in the Jasper townsite will be extinguished today (July 27).
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‘Angels and heroes’: Jasper residents remain to feed first responders

‘Angels and heroes’: Jasper residents remain to feed first responders

While the vast majority of the Jasper’s population has evacuated, some stayed behind to help out.
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Researchers hoping to cut through the red tape for international nurses

Researchers hoping to cut through the red tape for international nurses

Canada-wide project hub out of Athabasca University a first for the school
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EDM festival to hit Boyle over August long weekend

EDM festival to hit Boyle over August long weekend

All ages welcome at three-day music festival featuring local, Alberta talent
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Parks Canada says list of Jasper's damaged buildings to be released "shortly"

Parks Canada says list of Jasper's damaged buildings to be released "shortly"

According to Parks Canada, 358 structures in Jasper have been destroyed and they could release a list of specific addresses as early as today.
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Province, Ottawa to match Red Cross donations for wildfire relief

Province, Ottawa to match Red Cross donations for wildfire relief

Federal and provincial governments say they are matching donations made to the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal.
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Trappers Association recognizes young hunters at Barrhead convention

Trappers Association recognizes young hunters at Barrhead convention

Barrhead Fish and Game Association president presents three hunters awards during Alberta Trappers Association showcase
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