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Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

"The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery."
Accused in first-degree murder case in killing of father of two has no lawyer at first court appearance

Accused in first-degree murder case in killing of father of two has no lawyer at first court appearance

A man charged in the shooting death of Airdrie husband and father Colin Hough was in court today but didn't have a lawyer.
Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Permission will be granted for trailers to be left unattached on a roadway and for residents to use their RV or trailer as transitional housing during re-entry from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

A 299-megawatt (MW) project that was expected to generate $2.8 million in annual leasing and tax revenue near High River is one of over 50 renewable energy projects that have been cancelled in Alberta.
'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

"Even now, just talking about it, I'm getting emotional, and my heart’s racing. When we came out of that valley, [we] just saw this monster, monster fire."
VIDEO: Paddle boarder saves drowning dog in Kananaskis River

VIDEO: Paddle boarder saves drowning dog in Kananaskis River

“He was in a panicked, visceral survival mode.”
Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

"Forecast shows chances of showers later this week and this should allow crews to make progress in minimizing fire activity in other parts of the park."
One dead after rollover south of Calgary

One dead after rollover south of Calgary

Crews are responding to a fatal pickup truck southwest of Calgary
How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

How the Calgary Police Rodeo used rescue horses as bucking stock

Here's how a group of rescue horses found by Jensen Ranch Rescue ended up being featured in the Calgary Police Rodeo.
Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

“We know more needs to be done to find solutions to traffic congestion with Parks Canada and we will continue to advocate for that support. We cannot add more roads within our townsite, so we’re going to have to look at ways we can reduce vehicles coming into Banff, while we still welcome people from across Canada and the world.”
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