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COLUMN: More Jasper stories to be told

COLUMN: More Jasper stories to be told

Just about everyone I've talked to in the past week has a Jasper story. This one is mine. For me, Jasper was the accidental starting point of my journalism career.
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Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

Health Canada shares tips to deal with wildfire smoke

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.
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St. Albert sees historic approvals for multi-family housing

St. Albert sees historic approvals for multi-family housing

City issued permits for 717 multi-family housing units in first six months of 2024
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Jasper wildfires "pivotal moments in Alberta history": Alberta firefighter

Jasper wildfires "pivotal moments in Alberta history": Alberta firefighter

Lt. Ethan Gardner, a Southern Alberta firefighter combatting the Jasper wildfires, says the devastation is not easy to witness.
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Highway 16 reopens for commercial traffic in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 reopens for commercial traffic in Jasper National Park

Access is currently being granted only to commercial vehicles, which are defined as trucks, tractors, trailers or any combination thereof, with a registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,794 kilograms.
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‘Exceptionally fortunate’: Jasper ski resort Marmot Basin intends to operate this winter

‘Exceptionally fortunate’: Jasper ski resort Marmot Basin intends to operate this winter

"We continue to collaborate with Parks Canada, and are focusing on the support of our staff and community during this very difficult time and while the wildfire remains classified as out of control."
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Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Annual meditation event where tent collapsed draws hundreds from 'across the world'

Eleven day meditation event at the Weslock Meditation Center near Busby, was set to begin Aug. 1.
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'There were many, many people injured': RCMP

'There were many, many people injured': RCMP

Witnesses have said there were about 200 people in the tent structure at the time.
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Westlock hospital prepared to take in large influx of patients due to tent collapse

Westlock hospital prepared to take in large influx of patients due to tent collapse

The hospital was receiving patients from the Westlock Meditation Centre
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BREAKING: One dead, several injured after structure collapse at Westlock Meditation Center

BREAKING: One dead, several injured after structure collapse at Westlock Meditation Center

Severe weather caused the tent collapse
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