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Officials give Jasper wildfire damage updates, expedite evacuee payments

Officials give Jasper wildfire damage updates, expedite evacuee payments

358 of the 1113 structures in Jasper have been destroyed, payments for evacuees now available.
Map project compiles, geolocates Jasper wildfire footage

Map project compiles, geolocates Jasper wildfire footage

A project using Google Maps is hopes to compile images from Jasper wildfires, verify their authenticity, and geolocate them on a map of Jasper.
It will be weeks before Jasper residents can return: AEMA

It will be weeks before Jasper residents can return: AEMA

Once fire is under control, cleanup and efforts to reestablish essential services will be underway
Bonnyville peace officer reminds residents of proper reporting procedures

Bonnyville peace officer reminds residents of proper reporting procedures

Town of Bonnyville Peace Officer Wanda Tomm is working to address proper reporting procedures, reminding residents what types of complaints should and should not be reported and where they can report to.
Jasper the Bear statue survives wildfire

Jasper the Bear statue survives wildfire

Sadly a historic church in Jasper has burned to the ground, while other historic buildings and the town's mascot are still standing, but some important landmarks are still a question mark.
Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada says 358 of a total of 1,113 structures within the Jasper townsite have been destroyed by fire
MD of Bonnyville takes over Seniors’ Transportation Grant

MD of Bonnyville takes over Seniors’ Transportation Grant

BONNYVILLE - The MD of Bonnyville aims to create more efficiency in the Seniors’ Transportation Grant process, by taking over management of the program.
Lac La Biche firefighters assist with fighting blaze at historic Athabasca Grand Union Hotel

Lac La Biche firefighters assist with fighting blaze at historic Athabasca Grand Union Hotel

Two members of Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue Services helped with a structure fire at the Grand Union Hotel in Athabasca on July 23.
Myrnam Ukrainian dance club celebrates 50 years

Myrnam Ukrainian dance club celebrates 50 years

On July 20, the Myrnam and District Ukrainian Dance Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with plenty of performances for the community.
Cold Lake RCMP looking for missing Seadoos

Cold Lake RCMP looking for missing Seadoos

Cold Lake RCMP are on the lookout for two missing Seadoos that were reportedly taken between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. on July 19.
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