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'It's going to be really tough': Jasper residents begin to pick up the pieces

'It's going to be really tough': Jasper residents begin to pick up the pieces

"We didn't know what to expect, with the town or our business. As we drove in, I just really wanted to take it all in. I wanted to honour and respect this beautiful place and what occurred here," says Jasper business owner.
FRINGE REVIEW: Bright Lights earns five stars

FRINGE REVIEW: Bright Lights earns five stars

The premise is simple. Four wacky individuals meet regularly to discuss their personal alien abductions.
FRINGE REVIEW: Sweet Jesus – The Gospel According to Felt

FRINGE REVIEW: Sweet Jesus – The Gospel According to Felt

In Sweet Jesus – The Gospel According to Felt, the two millennia-old Messiah is an arm puppet with bug eyes, scraggly hair and very long arms. He’s returned to Earth to see if his great sacrifice was worth it.
St. Albert athletes run, swim and bike to triathlon glory

St. Albert athletes run, swim and bike to triathlon glory

Thirty-fifth annual event draws 180 entrants, including 50 competing for first time.
Jasper re-entry: RCMP checkpoints in Jasper gone, but visitors still not welcome

Jasper re-entry: RCMP checkpoints in Jasper gone, but visitors still not welcome

RCMP will still conduct patrols within the townsite, which currently has limited services and no offerings for tourists.
Returning wildfire evacuees warned of bears in Jasper townsite

Returning wildfire evacuees warned of bears in Jasper townsite

At least two mothers with cubs in tow have been spotted looking for food while the humans were away, according to Parks Canada
Mental health resources returning today to Jasper for residents

Mental health resources returning today to Jasper for residents

As residents of Jasper return to their community, Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognize that it will be a challenging, stressful, and emotional time. AHS has resources and services available to help residents during these difficult times.
Highway 16 through Jasper fully re-opened

Highway 16 through Jasper fully re-opened

Travellers and truckers can now use Highway 16 through Jasper National Park 24/7.
Make a difference and promote art in St. Albert's public places

Make a difference and promote art in St. Albert's public places

City of St. Albert's art selection committee is searching for new members to identify future priorities
Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

HINTON, Alta. — It's been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately.
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