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Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 closed due to smoke, reopening Monday

Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 closed due to smoke, reopening Monday

Parks Canada said this highway closure was unrelated to strategic ignition activities, which took place Sunday afternoon.
BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
Small lightning-caused fire in Banff National Park ‘under control’

Small lightning-caused fire in Banff National Park ‘under control’

The small lightning-caused wildfire in the Carrot Creek area is under control.
Jasper wildfire: Displaced seniors being housed in neigbouring facilities

Jasper wildfire: Displaced seniors being housed in neigbouring facilities

Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services said seniors are being cared for by the Evergreens Foundation and Government of Alberta.
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date, details to be announced Monday

Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date, details to be announced Monday

"My hope is that knowledge of the pending announcement will provide some measure of comfort to those so fraught with anxiety and the desire to know when they may be able to return home," said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland.
$100,000 in damages to St. Mary Catholic School in Beaverlodge

$100,000 in damages to St. Mary Catholic School in Beaverlodge

Seventy broken windows at a Catholic school in northeastern Alberta will cost $100,000 to replace.
7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

7 tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling

It's time for a vacation. FoodReady compiled a list of tips for avoiding food poisoning while traveling so that you can enjoy a worry-free trip.
World champion Ukrainian blind powerlifter embraces life in Alberta

World champion Ukrainian blind powerlifter embraces life in Alberta

Oleksandr Chernobai has overcome the loss of his sight and his homeland on his journey to Canada
Alberta rugby star reflects on silver medal, injury, Olympics

Alberta rugby star reflects on silver medal, injury, Olympics

Canadian Olympic athlete Krissy Scurfield discusses Paris 2024, her injury, the Olympic Village and winning a silver medal.
Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

As the negotiating clock ticks down, the country's two main railways are set for a nationwide strike or lockout in less than two weeks after a ruling that their work does not amount to an essential service. Canadian National Railway Co.
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