St. Albert News

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.

Jul 31, 2024 3:01 PM Read more >

King Charles ‘immensely saddened’ by wildfire damage in Jasper

"We are immensely saddened to see the significant damage that has occurred in Jasper—a truly magical place, whose rugged and romantic beauty has captivated Canadians and travellers from around the world."

Jul 31, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews are working on restoring power to key areas in town and have so far managed to re-energize the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada operations.

Jul 31, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Restaurants, construction lead St. Albert business growth in 2024

Number of home-based businesses also continues to grow

Jul 31, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

The Columbia Icefields area would be among the first areas to be accessible to visitors since there was no immediate fire danger that far south. It is currently closed.

Jul 30, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Rugby director leads St. Albert club to success

Alexis Michel has pursued lofty goals in his time at the helm

Jul 30, 2024 5:27 PM Read more >

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.

Jul 30, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date

Jul 30, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.

Jul 30, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >