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Jasper National Park now under a fire ban

Jasper National Park now under a fire ban

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Parks Canada has instituted a fire ban throughout the park, in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper, effective May 11.
Jasper hosts over 600 evacuees as wildfires rage across Alberta

Jasper hosts over 600 evacuees as wildfires rage across Alberta

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season.
UpLift! Fest already in progress

UpLift! Fest already in progress

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the event that turns people’s heads as it turns walls into massive pieces of public art.
Emergency preparedness could never be more timely

Emergency preparedness could never be more timely

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 51°µÍø of Alberta’s already troubling wildfire season is more than enough incentive to highlight the importance of everyone’s vigilance and preparedness.
New Hinton Hospitality Training Centre in the works

New Hinton Hospitality Training Centre in the works

The hospitality industry can look forward to having a brand-new integrated institute in Hinton.
Evacuation order being lifted for Edson, west side of Yellowhead County

Evacuation order being lifted for Edson, west side of Yellowhead County

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The evacuation order is being lifted for Edson and most of Yellowhead County from Marlboro to the Chip Lake area at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 8. The order has been in place since Friday due to wildfire.
Jasper and Hinton may lose power

Jasper and Hinton may lose power

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper and Hinton may experience an extended power outage as over 100 wildfires rage across the province and tens of thousands flee their homes.
Evacuation order issued for Edson, parts of Yellowhead County

Evacuation order issued for Edson, parts of Yellowhead County

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] An evacuation order was issued for the town of Edson and parts of Yellowhead County on Friday around 5:30 p.m. as wildfires continue to burn across the province.
‘A great fit’ for new fashion name on the scene

‘A great fit’ for new fashion name on the scene

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Being so far away from family and one’s homeland can make post-secondary education an even greater challenge than it already is.
Op-ed: Time to Keep Federal Advertising Dollars in Canada

Op-ed: Time to Keep Federal Advertising Dollars in Canada

Paul Deegan | Special to the 51°µÍø The Canadian government has supported journalism for generations.
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