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Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Alberta towns preparing for potential Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees

Some Fort McMurray residents are being told to evacuate to as forest fire rages
Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

Late powder made great spring skiing at Marmot Basin

The season started early on November 16 and wrapped up on May 5.
New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

New bill will confuse and complicate emergency response in Alberta, says municipal group

The expanded powers in Alberta’s Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, or Bill 21, would further erode the local authority of municipal decision-makers, and complicate emergency response efforts, says the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

Alberta RCMP targeting unsafe driving during Victoria Day long weekend

"In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day."
Guests stranded for few hours after wind shuts down Jasper SkyTram

Guests stranded for few hours after wind shuts down Jasper SkyTram

Winds will blow in the mountains and the SkyTram is always observant of what makes safe and unsafe conditions.
Jasper mayor says ‘opportunity’ best way to describe state of municipality

Jasper mayor says ‘opportunity’ best way to describe state of municipality

The mayor gave his 30-minute address to the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce's general meeting on May 8.
Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Another Alberta NDP leadership hopeful has dropped out of the race.
Northern lights paint the sky above Jasper National Park

Northern lights paint the sky above Jasper National Park

The geomagnetic storm, which caused the northern lights, was the first storm of that magnitude in nearly 20 years.
Word from the Library: Say hello to the new staff in the library

Word from the Library: Say hello to the new staff in the library

Here is the big news in the library: We are welcoming two new members to our team, Melissa Day and Meg Moll.
Heavy smoke drifting into Hinton and Edson areas

Heavy smoke drifting into Hinton and Edson areas

Both Hinton and Edson are at a very high risk (10+) on the Air Quality Health Index as of Sunday morning, according to the West Central Airshed Society.
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