St. Albert News

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 >

St. Albert Painters Guild exhibit features three local artists

Painters excited to share their work, inspire others

Jul 30, 2024 1:20 PM Read more >

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.

Jul 30, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

“There was a bit of a rushed panic amongst everyone and I didn’t have time to grab as much as I wanted. It was survival really at that point. It was food, gas, water."

Jul 30, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Jasper evacuees will be unable to return until hazards mitigated, services restored

"All of the combined teams are working hard to ensure that the townsite is safe for residents to come back."

Jul 30, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Mayor, council wary of 'political climate' around bike infrastructure

Council hears presentation calling to improve safety for bicycle commuters

Jul 30, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

Highway 16 remains closed in Jasper National Park

"Incident staff are working to develop plans to reopen Highway 16 when it becomes safe to do so. More information will be shared when the situation changes."

Jul 29, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >