Category Archives: Alberta

Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday
JASPER, AB - People who live in Jasper, Alta., will be allowed to return to the community on Friday, but wildfire officials say they should not expect to spend the night in their homes.Town incident c...
Aug 12, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 12
The Municipality of Jasper has announced all residents can start returning home on Friday, August 16. A telephone town hall will be held this evening at 6 pm for residents and they should also stay co...
Aug 12, 2024

Trial of Coutts protesters resumes after men convicted of mischief, weapons charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Lawyers for two men convicted of mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., are scheduled to appear in court today as the case moves toward sentencing. A jury on Aug. 2 also...
Aug 12, 2024

Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today
HINTON, Alta. - Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today. Parks...
Aug 12, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 11
Bus tours continue this week for Jasper residents wishing to view the community. Very high to extreme fire danger conditions persist in northern Alberta, with conditions trending higher across the pro...
Aug 11, 2024

Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday
Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home. Richard Ireland told an online news conference on Saturday that details on the exact time of the annou...
Aug 10, 2024

Suspect in Surrey, B.C. attack may be headed for Alberta
Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on fire in Surrey, B.C., and they say he could still be in the Lower Mainland or headed for Alberta. Police say the public should call 911 if the...
Aug 10, 2024 (RCMP)

Two days set aside for Medicine Hat mayor's judicial review case
Lawyers for the City of Medicine Hat and its mayor Linnsie Clark will spend two days in court next week for a judicial review case that could drastically change the course ongoing leadership crisis at...
Aug 9, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update: August 9
A new intergovernmental committee has been established to provide joint oversight, co-ordination and advice to elected officials as Jasper recovers and rebuilds. Increasing wildfire danger throughout ...
Aug 9, 2024

Ministers to promote Alberta energy in Silicon Valley
Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish are travelling to Santa Clara, California in an effort to promote Alberta as a premier des...
Aug 9, 2024