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Air quality advisory issued for Jasper

In May a wildfire grew to approximately 600 hectares before being brought under control by BC Wildfire crews in Mount Robson Provincial Park. John Singarti photo.

Three rescued from Athabasca River

A father and his two boys were rescued from the Athabasca River (pictured here) on July 5 after their canoe overturned. A father and two boys aged eight and 12 were rescued from the Athabasca River after their canoe overturned on July 5.

Restricted access to Opal Hills

The northwest loop of Opal Hills is closed due to grizzly bear activity. Provide by Parks Canada. Parks Canada closed the northwest loop of Opal Hills July 7 after a grizzly bear and her cub were spotted in the area.

Police investigate head on collision involving alcohol

Hinton RCMP are continuing to investigate a head on collision that sent three people to hospital that involved alcohol over the Canada Day long weekend.

Goods from the woods: The real peal of the Eagle

A bald eagle feeds a chick about the same age as the ones at Maligne Lake. I Creative Commons photo.

Art auction a steal of a deal

From left to right: Rev. Keith March, treasurer Bryn Thomas, Mountain Galleries owner Wendy Wacko and church member Betsy Declercq. St. Mary and St. George Anglican church is hosting a silent art auction until July 16. P. Clarke photo.
Jasper faces extreme wildfire risk

Jasper faces extreme wildfire risk

The current fire danger in Jasper National Park is hovering between high and extreme, according to Parks Canada. Judi Zienchuk photo.

Pedestrian hit at Athabasca Falls

A 40-year-old man suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries after being hit by a car in the parking lot of Athabasca Falls, July 12. P. Clarke photo.

Councillor’s question riles rainbow crosswalk ally

Rainbow crosswalks (like this one in Vancouver) have been popping up across Canada in recent years. OUT Jasper recently fundraised more than $5,000 to install a similar crosswalk in Jasper. Creative Commons photo.

Multi-species action plan good first step, but critics warn plan remains vague

Parks Canada released a draft of its multi-species action plan on July 7. The proposed plan includes seven species that are either endangered or threatened in Jasper National Park, including the woodland caribou. Parks Canada photo.
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