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84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

Senior lost overnight in Yoho in sweltering conditions is expected to make a full recovery.
Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Edmonton evacuee centre has received 439 people as of Thursday afternoon
Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .
Rainfall slows growth of wildfire north of Lake Louise

Rainfall slows growth of wildfire north of Lake Louise

“The fire is estimated as six hectares and has seen no fire growth since yesterday.”
Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“We will recover from this,” says Alberta's premier after revealing half of the buildings in Jasper have been burned in wildfire.
Parks Canada CEO tells Jasper 'your community is our community' as blaze continues to burn

Parks Canada CEO tells Jasper 'your community is our community' as blaze continues to burn

“It is with heavy hearts that we report that this aggressive and fast-moving fire continues to burn in Jasper National Park."
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

A photo-map circulating online of the Jasper, Alberta townsite is not an official incident map according to Jasper National Park ‘X’ posts.
Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness.
Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor is grateful for support from across the country
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