Beyond Local

On Friday (Aug. 2), the hot and dry weather helped increase fire behaviour, with the activity picking up around Edith and Annette lakes and on Pyramid Bench. Fire crews and helicopter bucketing quickly suppressed this activity.

“She was there through the darkest days of my life, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been here without her.”

All residents are invited to register, but priority access will be given to those who have lost their homes.

Eligible residents can receive the free service for up to 12 months and have until Sept. 1 to register.

PHOTOS: Parks Canada photos of wildfire damage in Jasper

Accused's request for new lawyer delays bail hearing that was scheduled for Aug. 1.

The cart, which is anticipated to be finished in time for the annual Silver Birch Rodeo and Celebration Days, resembles the type used by Metis people to migrate during the Canadian west.

Parks Canada said this growth was expected and primarily on the south end of the fire.

Alberta Parks changes regulations to allow pedal-assist e-bikes on designated cycling trails in provincial parks, provincial recreation areas and wildland provincial parks.

"Unfortunately, our main priority right now remains the fact that although fires are no longer present in the town, there's still fires around the town, and that's the number one priority."