Beyond Local

Two individuals had been shot, one superficially, the other was fatally wounded.

Smith explained during a telephone town hall on Tuesday (Aug. 6) that fire responders have played a large role in saving critical infrastructure in Jasper, such as the hospital and the wastewater treatment plant.

Doreen Zenner and son Hunter could not fathom they would never see their home again when fleeing the National Park on Monday night, but friends and family in her hometown have welcomed them with open arms and hearts.

“It’s been a powerless feeling watching the devastation in our sibling community, especially because we need to keep Banff firefighters close to home during the heightened wildfire season."

"It's a terrible thing that's happened to our neighboring community, and it is our job and our responsibility to show up and be as neighborly as possible going forward."

Three bus tours allowed Jasper evacuees to see the townsite and survey the damage on Monday (Aug. 5).

On-farm solar pays the bills, says a Northern Alberta farmer.

Kyle Hughes (Mr. Lego) to compete in LEGO competition on the television show, Brickmasters, with filming in August

Westlock Meditation Center’ 11-day event “on pause” while people still recovering from injuries

A man charged with shooting a 16-year-old who trespassed on his property will appear in St. Albert court on Aug. 26.