St. Albert News

Wet weather lowers wildfire danger, more bus tours scheduled for Jasper

Three bus tours allowed Jasper evacuees to see the townsite and survey the damage on Monday (Aug. 5).

Aug 6, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >

St. Albert Readers Festival announces star-power lineup

Highlights include Elizabeth Hay, Guy Vanderhaeghe, Kevin Chong and Claudia Dey

Aug 6, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Numerous pets from Jasper are currently being housed at the Hinton and District SPCA Animal Care Centre free of charge until their owners can return home or other accommodations can be made.

Aug 6, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

"Although this will not stop fire activity, it will minimize intensity and provide optimum conditions for firefighters to progress in fire suppression work."

Aug 5, 2024 7:10 PM Read more >

Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both visited Hinton on Monday (Aug. 5) to receive a situational briefing on the Jasper wildfire and meet with evacuees and members of the unified command unit.

Aug 5, 2024 5:20 PM Read more >

Harvesting the sun for fun and profit

On-farm solar pays the bills, says Speers

Aug 5, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

HINTON, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on the status of the Jasper wildfire.

Aug 5, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds

Aug 5, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

More than $2 million raised during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper

The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event itself raised more than $674,000, and the federal and provincial governments will each provide matching donations, with the final total being more than $2 million.

Aug 5, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >