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Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Permission will be granted for trailers to be left unattached on a roadway and for residents to use their RV or trailer as transitional housing during re-entry from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

Southern Alberta solar project cancelled after renewables pause

A 299-megawatt (MW) project that was expected to generate $2.8 million in annual leasing and tax revenue near High River is one of over 50 renewable energy projects that have been cancelled in Alberta.
'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

"Even now, just talking about it, I'm getting emotional, and my heart’s racing. When we came out of that valley, [we] just saw this monster, monster fire."
Province injects $5 million into Central Alberta lithium project east of Olds

Province injects $5 million into Central Alberta lithium project east of Olds

E3 Lithium building demonstration facility in Mountain View County to turn oil and gas wastewater into highly-sought-after lithium
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.
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