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The fire ban has been lifted in Jasper National Park effective June 15 in the wake of cooler weather and significant rainfall. Over the last 24 hours, the park has received 27 millimetres of rainfall.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It is a day for ceremony and celebration, for culture and community. It is a day to reflect on the past while dancing toward the future.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Outdoor enthusiasts have been waiting two years for the Berg Lake Trail to reopen. That wait will be over in two weeks.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper may have to increase the budget for the recreation renovation project by a total of $6.4 million, to be funded by debenture.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The province has taken a match to its old wildfire record. Alberta Wildfire has estimated that more than 1.4 million ha have already burned during the current wildfire season.

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Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Do you know your wildflowers? Ashley Hillman can help you spot Yellow Lady Slippers in the great outdoors.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Although technically retired for four years, Michael Cassio has reached another milestone as his Italian restaurant comes under new ownership. Asked why he was retiring, Cassio gave a simple answer. “I’m 82.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Residents should prepare for an extended power outage as the wildfire in Yellowhead County threatens the substation that supplies power to Jasper.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A fire ban is now in effect in Jasper National Park effective June 9 as the current heatwave elevates the fire danger to "extreme.