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Town of Banff sends staff to aid in Jasper's wildfire recovery

Town of Banff sends staff to aid in Jasper's wildfire recovery

“It’s been a powerless feeling watching the devastation in our sibling community, especially because we need to keep Banff firefighters close to home during the heightened wildfire season."
How Hinton has supported the Jasper wildfire response

How Hinton has supported the Jasper wildfire response

"It's a terrible thing that's happened to our neighboring community, and it is our job and our responsibility to show up and be as neighborly as possible going forward."
Calgary storm forces flight delays, cancellations at YYC

Calgary storm forces flight delays, cancellations at YYC

Dozens of flights were cancelled due to a massive storm in Calgary.
Wet weather lowers wildfire danger, more bus tours scheduled for Jasper

Wet weather lowers wildfire danger, more bus tours scheduled for Jasper

Three bus tours allowed Jasper evacuees to see the townsite and survey the damage on Monday (Aug. 5).
Wildfire burns out of control near northern Stoney Nakoda reserve

Wildfire burns out of control near northern Stoney Nakoda reserve

While the fire is about nine kilometres northwest of the community, Alberta Wildfire and local emergency officials say it poses “very limited risk” to it currently.
Some Alberta farmers are harvesting the sun for fun and profit

Some Alberta farmers are harvesting the sun for fun and profit

On-farm solar pays the bills, says a Northern Alberta farmer.
Alberta man known as Mr. Lego to star in TV competition

Alberta man known as Mr. Lego to star in TV competition

Kyle Hughes (Mr. Lego) to compete in LEGO competition on the television show, Brickmasters, with filming in August
Edmonton man's body recovered from Moose Lake after falling from sea-doo

Edmonton man's body recovered from Moose Lake after falling from sea-doo

A two day search has recovered the body of a drowned Alberta man
Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Some people still in hospital after tent collapse north of Edmonton

Westlock Meditation Center’ 11-day event “on pause” while people still recovering from injuries
Senior charged with shooting teen back in court Aug. 26

Senior charged with shooting teen back in court Aug. 26

A man charged with shooting a 16-year-old who trespassed on his property will appear in St. Albert court on Aug. 26.
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