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Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A rainstorm caused a series of mudslides along Highway 93N (Icefields Parkway) in Banff National Park early on Aug. 22. "Creeks from Mt.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper National Park has been providing free camping to those people escaping wildfires in the Northwest Territories and southern British Columbia. This is not a new offer.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day last Thursday with a reception for an exhibit delving into the history of Ukrainians in Jasper.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If the bugling in the night isn't enough of an indication, then Parks Canada's roadside warning signs should do the trick. The elk rut has started early.

The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society celebrated its 60 years with its Homecoming/Anniversary celebration earlier this week.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Miette Hot Springs and Miette Hot Springs Bungalows will be welcoming visitors once again starting Sept. 1.

On Aug. 27, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Banff RCMP were advised of an overdue hiker. Investigation revealed that the hikers car was parked at the Banff airstrip.

At 9:49 a.m., Grande Cache RCMP, along with Hinton RCMP, EMS, and Grande Cache Fire Department, responded to a report of a helicopter crash. RCMP arrived and secured the scene.

Jessica Lee | Rocky Mountain Outlook Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thousands of Albertans are voicing opposition to a plan to clearcut about 2,000 football fields worth of forest in Kananaskis Country’s Upper Highwood set to begin this winter.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As Miette Road gets set to reopen, one destination accommodation is challenging Parks Canada's statement about being "in close communication" with all businesses in the area.