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Jasper, Banff, Canmore community groups unite to steward wildfire recovery funds

Jasper, Banff, Canmore community groups unite to steward wildfire recovery funds

The $8 million in total funding will go toward immediate relief and support Jasper’s long-term recovery following last summer’s devastating fire.
Jasper wildfire responsible for $650 million in commercial losses

Jasper wildfire responsible for $650 million in commercial losses

The $1.7 billion in insured commercial losses nationally was the second-highest total in Canadian history.
Westlock woman fined for fatal crash that killed girl, 5, and man

Westlock woman fined for fatal crash that killed girl, 5, and man

Alberta mother's cancer treatment rejected amid Trump funding cuts

Alberta mother's cancer treatment rejected amid Trump funding cuts

Brooke Kajdy's clinical trial for cancer treatment was denied amid funding cuts at NIH by Donald Trump.
Jasper targeting 240 net new housing units over pre-wildfire count

Jasper targeting 240 net new housing units over pre-wildfire count

The Municipality of Jasper is aiming to reach its housing targets through implementing initiatives outlined in its Housing Action Plan, such as looking at densification barriers and parking requirements.
Tourist pays hefty price for flying drone in Banff National Park

Tourist pays hefty price for flying drone in Banff National Park

Anyone caught operating a drone within park boundaries and without an approved permit may result in law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.
Cold Lake Skijoring for MS thrills crowds and raises $37,000

Cold Lake Skijoring for MS thrills crowds and raises $37,000

The annual Skijoring for MS event took place on March 8 at the Cold Lake Agricultural Society, bringing excitement and energy, despite concerns over the lack of snow.
County northeast of Edmonton investigating nuclear energy

County northeast of Edmonton investigating nuclear energy

"This doesn't mean that this council has decided to support or not support this"
Airdrie crews battle residential blaze on Baywater Way

Airdrie crews battle residential blaze on Baywater Way

Bayside Blvd is closed off to traffic in both directions from Baywater Drive to Baywater Lane.
UPDATE: 'Notorious' Innisfail drug house shut down for 90 days

UPDATE: 'Notorious' Innisfail drug house shut down for 90 days

Perimeter fencing erected, other measures taken on March 11 now that people are barred from property RCMP have been called to 53 times over the last few years
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