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'Out-of-control' crowd forces suspension of Innisfail council meeting

'Out-of-control' crowd forces suspension of Innisfail council meeting

Residents opposing a carbon capture project slated for Central Alberta shouted slogans at council such as “just like Chernobyl”
Wood Buffalo mayor says Jasper blaze 'brings back memories' of 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

Wood Buffalo mayor says Jasper blaze 'brings back memories' of 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

"If there’s a community that understands what Jasper is going through, it’s us."
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date set for Friday

Jasper wildfire: Re-entry date set for Friday

Jasper residents can return home in four days if nothing goes wrong between now and then.
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
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.
Alberta RCMP stress water safety this summer

Alberta RCMP stress water safety this summer

Police urge people to prioritize safety before having fun playing on or in lakes and rivers
BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

BC Ferries still committed to restoration of 'Beachcombers' boat, Persephone

Town of Gibsons has until end of the year to finalize details of the restoration project in order to make BC Ferries budget deadline.
Small lightning-caused fire in Banff National Park ‘under control’

Small lightning-caused fire in Banff National Park ‘under control’

The small lightning-caused wildfire in the Carrot Creek area is under control.
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.
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