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Carstairs, Didsbury firefighters helping Jasper wildfire response

The four firefighters will be in Jasper until Saturday and then a decision will be made on whether to swap them out

Jul 25, 2024 1:32 PM Read more >

Water Valley reception centre for wildfire evacuees open until 8 p.m.

A second wildfire to the west of the one near Water Valley sprung up Wednesday in the MD of Bighorn

Jul 25, 2024 12:10 PM Read more >

Town of Innisfail staff and council respond to cemetery furor

Anger on social media over cemetery clean-up but town maintains the public has been informed of the initiative for two months

Jul 25, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds firefighters, equipment join Jasper wildfire fight

Alberta Emergency Management made a widespread call-out Wednesday night to municipal fire departments in Alberta requesting support

Jul 25, 2024 10:16 AM Read more >

Olds-based emergency shelter society gets big cheque from Royal Purple

The Alberta Royal Purple Association gave $20,000 to the Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society

Jul 25, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Banff mayor says town's heart is broken over wildfire devastation in Jasper

Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno says she is in awe of first responders fighting heartbreaking wildfire in Jasper

Jul 25, 2024 8:52 AM Read more >

Olds College hosts national U17 girls volleyball camp on road to Peru

12-member team will compete in the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball U17 girls world championship Aug. 17-24 in Peru

Jul 25, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Commute road conditions, Highway 2 traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Jul 25, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Tornado watch ended for central Alberta

Environment Canada has ended its Tornado watch for much of Central Alberta, including Olds, Sundre and Innisfail. The watch was canceled at about 9:35 p.m. on Wednesday after being issued at 2:30 p.m.

Jul 24, 2024 10:01 PM Read more >

Water Valley wildfire evacuation centre helping keep residents informed

MD of Bighorn wildfire in an area of mostly grazing and pasture lands with a scattering of ranches, farms and acreages

Jul 24, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >