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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.
Demand for social services increasing in St. Albert: report

Demand for social services increasing in St. Albert: report

Report shows demand is up for services that help residents meet basic needs and for mental health supports
Jasper wildfire: Red Cross opens information and support hub in Hinton

Jasper wildfire: Red Cross opens information and support hub in Hinton

The centre has been set up in a field adjacent to the Hinton Curling Club (837 Switzer Drive) and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT.
Paul Kane grads start project to help workers in Jasper's hospitality industry

Paul Kane grads start project to help workers in Jasper's hospitality industry

Paul Kane grads and food industry entrepreneurs Peter Keith and Scott Downey teamed up to start a charity project for tourism and hospitality workers displaced in Jasper fire
Fun things to do in St. Albert this weekend

Fun things to do in St. Albert this weekend

There are a host of activities and events planned in St. Albert this weekend
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