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Jasper wildfire: Residents able to return Friday, but visitors must wait

Jasper wildfire: Residents able to return Friday, but visitors must wait

"Visitation provides the basis of our economy, and we will need that to recover, but we will ask – and our industry partners have asked – visitors to wait," said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland.
St. Albert Pickleball Club hosts Special Olympics celebration

St. Albert Pickleball Club hosts Special Olympics celebration

The Special Olympics athletes received medals after their last pickleball event of the year.
Wood Buffalo mayor says Jasper blaze 'brings back memories' of 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

Wood Buffalo mayor says Jasper blaze 'brings back memories' of 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

"If there’s a community that understands what Jasper is going through, it’s us."
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date set for Friday

Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date set for Friday

Jasper residents can return home in four days if nothing goes wrong between now and then.
Athabasca County firefighters chipping in on Jasper fires

Athabasca County firefighters chipping in on Jasper fires

Four-person crew working to keep existing structures safe as wildfires continue to burn
Patio gives St. Albert hospice residents a place to feel at home

Patio gives St. Albert hospice residents a place to feel at home

Foyer Lacombe Hospice celebrated the completion of a patio that gives residents somewhere to be outside with their loved ones
Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 closed due to smoke, reopening Monday

Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 closed due to smoke, reopening Monday

Parks Canada said this highway closure was unrelated to strategic ignition activities, which took place Sunday afternoon.
Paul Kane student chosen to spend her summer as part of WISEST

Paul Kane student chosen to spend her summer as part of WISEST

A Paul Kane student has spent the summer studying science as part of the WISEST summer research program.
Jasper wildfire: Displaced seniors being housed in neigbouring facilities

Jasper wildfire: Displaced seniors being housed in neigbouring facilities

Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services said seniors are being cared for by the Evergreens Foundation and Government of Alberta.
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date, details to be announced Monday

Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date, details to be announced Monday

"My hope is that knowledge of the pending announcement will provide some measure of comfort to those so fraught with anxiety and the desire to know when they may be able to return home," said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland.
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