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Jasper schools get close to normal attendance after opening late

Jasper schools get close to normal attendance after opening late

"The community is very tight knit. Everyone is very close with one another, very supportive with one another. And I think, too, the schools are the hub of normality and a place of safety, a safe haven."
UPDATED: Young black bear darted, relocated from busy downtown Canmore

UPDATED: Young black bear darted, relocated from busy downtown Canmore

A young cinnamon-coloured black bear was the talk of downtown Canmore on Sunday (Sept. 15) when a crowd gather to catch a glimpse of the bruin laying in a tree.
Eight hikers charged for entering closed area in Jasper National Park

Eight hikers charged for entering closed area in Jasper National Park

Two of the hikers had called Jasper Dispatch via 911 and were evacuated via helicopter from Pyramid Mountain. According to Parks Canada, the hikers claimed to be tired and unable to complete the rest of their hike.
Alberta poppy donation thief fails to pay back Legion for more than a year

Alberta poppy donation thief fails to pay back Legion for more than a year

“I dare you to find a judge who isn’t going to make you pay back the Canadian Legion,” says judge
Alberta giving $149 million for Jasper wildfire recovery, municipality must cover 10 per cent

Alberta giving $149 million for Jasper wildfire recovery, municipality must cover 10 per cent

The funding will help the Municipality of Jasper with costs related to wildfire response and to support the recovery and rebuilding process after summer wildfires destroyed nearly a third of the townsite.
'It's really going to gut the town': CN closing Jasper crew change terminal

'It's really going to gut the town': CN closing Jasper crew change terminal

"Jasper’s just starting to see the light of day from this horrific natural disaster, and then to be faced with what’s essentially a corporate disaster."
Former St. Albert hockey trainer charged with teen sex assault

Former St. Albert hockey trainer charged with teen sex assault

Stephen Frank Dienes, 52, is charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and unlawful confinement in relation to a teen he met through social media
Arrows fly as world's best archers take aim in northeastern Alberta community

Arrows fly as world's best archers take aim in northeastern Alberta community

Qualifying rounds quickly reduce 28 teams to 16 before top 4 made weekend finals at the 2024 World Archery Field Championships.
Kananaskis council planning fireguards around some housing and Camp Chief Hector

Kananaskis council planning fireguards around some housing and Camp Chief Hector

“As we’ve discussed many times around this council table, forest fire is probably our biggest risk and biggest fear, and we’ve all seen what happened in Jasper and other communities.”
Woman fined $300 for leaving half-eaten burger that could attract wildlife at Banff campground

Woman fined $300 for leaving half-eaten burger that could attract wildlife at Banff campground

Keeping wolves out of campgrounds is a concern in Banff National Park that can get derailed by campers leaving food out.
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