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Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

"Forecast shows chances of showers later this week and this should allow crews to make progress in minimizing fire activity in other parts of the park."
One dead after rollover south of Calgary

One dead after rollover south of Calgary

Crews are responding to a fatal pickup truck southwest of Calgary
Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

Pedestrian zone turfed but traffic, congestion issues remain at forefront in Banff

“We know more needs to be done to find solutions to traffic congestion with Parks Canada and we will continue to advocate for that support. We cannot add more roads within our townsite, so we’re going to have to look at ways we can reduce vehicles coming into Banff, while we still welcome people from across Canada and the world.”
Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Red Deer River water basin's drought conditions have improved

Drought response downgraded to stage 3 from May's stage 4
Highway open following fatal crash near Nanton

Highway open following fatal crash near Nanton

Southbound Highway 2 is open to traffic hours after a fatal semi-truck crash early this morning
Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Man who came to Northern Alberta RCMP detachment with axe arrested

Boyle RCMP officers had an unexpected encounter Tuesday morning when a local man approached the village detachment with an axe with intent to harm officers.
Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

"Anyone trying to enter the town without a Resident Re-entry Guide will be stopped by the RCMP and directed to return to Highway 16. It's important that residents have spaces to process their immense losses in the community."
'Loud noise advisory' issued for Netflix filming in Stoney Nakoda

'Loud noise advisory' issued for Netflix filming in Stoney Nakoda

Loud bangs from special effects associated with Netflix filming new television series The Abandons. 
More than 300 items from Ian Tyson estate up for auction

More than 300 items from Ian Tyson estate up for auction

From cowboy boots to artwork, hundreds of items owned by the late singer-songwriter who lived near Longview are up for auction
St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

St. Albert RCMP seek video of collision that killed dog Aug. 8

Police hope members of the St. Albert public captured video of a collision at a Rock'n August event shortly before 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, or of the vehicle, an orange 1934 Ford B40 sedan, running just prior.
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