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Rich Valley Rodeo with Show and Shine Car Show July 28

Rich Valley Rodeo with Show and Shine Car Show July 28

Special interest events such as wild cow milking and a car show Rev-off to find the best top quality engine sound will draw the crowds down to Rich Valley on July 28 to a screaming good time.
Demolition Derby roars into Barrhead July 27

Demolition Derby roars into Barrhead July 27

A highly anticipated event where you can cheer on your favorite vehicle to be crushed, crash everyone else or just survive. It is a barrel of fun watching demolition derby, enjoying the amazing food and drinks, and a celebrity performer at the evening cabaret.
Jasper fire complex now estimated to be 36,000 hectares

Jasper fire complex now estimated to be 36,000 hectares

The area of the wildfire complex is now estimated to be 36,000 hectares, though officials say mapping the fire has been challenging because of the fire, smoke, strong winds, and relocation of incident management personnel to Hinton.
JULY 26 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

JULY 26 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
Rain subdues Jasper wildfire, but fire remains out of control

Rain subdues Jasper wildfire, but fire remains out of control

Rain and milder conditions have helped temper the Jasper National Park wildfires, but officials say fires are still out of control and the rain is expected to let up on Friday.
Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

“We are able to confirm that though the hotel did incur fire damage, most of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge structures, including the main lodge, remain standing and intact."
Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

“We are able to confirm that though the hotel did incur fire damage, most of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge structures, including the main lodge, remain standing and intact."
Barrhead ag society opens its doors to wildfire evacuees

Barrhead ag society opens its doors to wildfire evacuees

Dozens of ag societies across the province, including one in Barrhead, are offering space to people who have been forced to flee wildfires in Alberta.
Jasper critical infrastructure protected, fires ongoing: Parks Canada

Jasper critical infrastructure protected, fires ongoing: Parks Canada

Critical infrastructure in Jasper has not been damaged by the ongoing complex fire, and fire crews continue to battle structure fires in the town, Parks Canada says.
Barrhead woman pleads guilty to failing to stop for a school bus

Barrhead woman pleads guilty to failing to stop for a school bus

Crown and defence agree to joint submission to cut fine by more than half
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