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Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
Council allows variance for carport setback

Council allows variance for carport setback

City staff opposed request but support from neighbours wins the day for property owners
'The drumbeat is medicine:' Youth Treatment Centre given hand-made traditional drums

'The drumbeat is medicine:' Youth Treatment Centre given hand-made traditional drums

Drum maker Roland Hillier made them to remind youth in the program that they are not alone
True crime podcasters celebrate 200th episode

True crime podcasters celebrate 200th episode

Prince George true crime podcasters celebrate their 200th episode by recording it live at Trench Brewing on July 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Evacuation Alert for the Pitka Creek Wildfire rescinded

Evacuation Alert for the Pitka Creek Wildfire rescinded

Evacuation Alert for the Pitka Creek Wildfire rescinded
RCMP releases list of individuals no longer wanted by police

RCMP releases list of individuals no longer wanted by police

Each week, the police profile someone for Wanted Wednesday
Bullet strikes window of local care home

Bullet strikes window of local care home

Police seeking witnesses and dashcam and video surveillance footage
Armed robbery suspect sentenced on gun charges

Armed robbery suspect sentenced on gun charges

Smitty Ralph Bent was at large for violating parole at the time of his arrest
City crews repair sewer main at 20th Avenue and Larch Street

City crews repair sewer main at 20th Avenue and Larch Street

City crews had to close 20th Avenue between Maple Street and Kenwood Street while working to fix a damaged sewer main at Larch Street Tuesday. Detours are in place while work continues, with everything expected to be completed by 5pm.
The heat wave is over, but smoky skies remain

The heat wave is over, but smoky skies remain

Environment Canada issues a special air quality statement