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Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.
Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.
$1 billion loan guarantee described as act of economic reconciliation

$1 billion loan guarantee described as act of economic reconciliation

A $1 billion loan guarantee by the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) will allow for a “historic” investment and partnership between TC Energy and a long list of Indigenous communities from across Western Canada.
Golf clubhouse in Acme burns down

Golf clubhouse in Acme burns down

A call about a structure fire was received by the Acme, Carbon, and Linden Fire Departments at 4 a.m. on July 31 at the Acme Golf Course along Highway 575 in the Village of Acme.
Canadians earn historic rugby 7s silver, first medal for Canmore player

Canadians earn historic rugby 7s silver, first medal for Canmore player

Silver for Krissy Scurfield, Team Canada in rugby sevens.
Popular Canmore climbing route closed to protect at-risk peregrine falcons

Popular Canmore climbing route closed to protect at-risk peregrine falcons

“With DDT still used in parts of the world, including South America, for things like malaria control, and because DDT persists in the environment, peregrines shouldn’t be considered out of the woods yet."
RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.
Nothern Alberta man who flashed school children on bus gets 21 days in jail

Nothern Alberta man who flashed school children on bus gets 21 days in jail

Vincent Cardinal, 40, is 'mortified' of actions leading to second conviction of indecent act in public
Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

The Columbia Icefields area would be among the first areas to be accessible to visitors since there was no immediate fire danger that far south. It is currently closed.
Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.
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