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Jasper woman recalls preparing to go into labour when wildfire struck

Jasper woman recalls preparing to go into labour when wildfire struck

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS: 鈥淭here was a point during the summer before this happened, I made a joke. It was, 鈥業鈥檓 going to end up giving birth on the side of highway because there鈥檚 going to be a fire.鈥� And then I was just like, 鈥極h, I should have bit my tongue.鈥欌��
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Jasper's updated rules ensure new buildings are wildfire resilient

Jasper's updated rules ensure new buildings are wildfire resilient

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS: New wood siding or roofing is prohibited, including cedar shakes. Homes are required to have a 1.5-metre buffer zone of non-flammable materials, and new coniferous trees must be planted at least 10 metres away from a building.
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Jasper fire chief recounts wildfire, how his crew helped save most of the town

Jasper fire chief recounts wildfire, how his crew helped save most of the town

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS: "Every member in this department knows most people in this town, so if they did not lose their homes, they knew people who did, whether it was friends, family, whoever."
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Jasper anticipating 20% less visitors than usual this summer

Jasper anticipating 20% less visitors than usual this summer

"With decreased overnight inventory, we know that there will be a net decrease of people in the community as well."
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Suzuki: Canada鈥檚 new government must show courage on climate

Suzuki: Canada鈥檚 new government must show courage on climate

"With the United States administration burning up climate and environmental policies and setting the country on a collision course with climate and economic catastrophe, Canada has an opportunity to show leadership on the global stage. But it will take courage and imagination."
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First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way

First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way

The pop-up shop opened on May 1, with around eight more businesses expected to move in over the next two months until an official launch on Canada Day long weekend.
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Hinton council deciding on zero per cent tax rate increase next week

Hinton council deciding on zero per cent tax rate increase next week

Council voted on giving unanimous consent to move to third reading, but Coun. Stuart Taylor opposed, meaning third and final reading will have to be given next week at a special council meeting on May 13.
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COMMENTARY: Climate talks 鈥� a community colloquium

COMMENTARY: Climate talks 鈥� a community colloquium

COMMENTARY: Sharing water solutions will help governments make better plans, help businesses manage risks, and give the public timely water forecasts to stay safe and prepared.
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Op-ed: Protecting our children from measles: What families need to know

Op-ed: Protecting our children from measles: What families need to know

"Measles often hits young children the hardest. Of the 287 confirmed cases in Alberta, 238 are in children under the age of 18."
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Insurers wrap up wildfire debris removal in Jasper

Insurers wrap up wildfire debris removal in Jasper

With debris now cleared for nearly all residential properties, residents can begin rebuilding once permits are issued and soil is tested. As of last week, Parks Canada has issued roughly 100 development permits.
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