1 hour ago ’Full box of emotions’: Rebuild progress slow in Jasper one year after wildfire

After 45 years in their Jasper home, it took mere minutes for Wes Bradford’s quaint mountain abode to burn to a pile of ash. A year later, he and his wife are itching to rebuild. They’ve hired a contractor and designer, and their insurance will cover the expected $1-million price tag. But they can’t start […]

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3 h. ago Jasper’s slow rebuild one year after wildfire is a ‘full box of emotions’

On July 24, 2024, a devastating wildfire swept through the remote mountain town in Jasper National Park in Alberta's Rockies, incinerating a third of its structures. 

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27 h. ago Opinion: I can’t stay silent about Grassy Mountain — and neither should you

As a professional engineer with 20 years of experience, I’ve always believed in the power of expertise and competence. I take my professional oaths seriously, and respect others who do the same. When I need advice on health, I consult doctors. On education, teachers. Yet, when Premier Danielle Smith was asked who advises her on […]

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40 h. ago Jasper points to ‘mischaracterization’ of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer’s devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize. Jasper Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given told the National Post that the initial media coverage […]

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42 h. ago Alberta rainy day Heritage Fund hits $30B after injection of $2.8B from surplus

Premier Danielle Smith's government wants the Heritage Fund to hit $250 billion by 2050 so future Alberta governments can spend investment returns without draining the fund.

Economics

46 h. ago 'Perfect storm': Jasper's deputy fire chief says 2024 wildfire was matter of time

'The pine beetles raised everyone's awareness and our fear that this sort of thing, someday, sometime, could happen.'

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46 h. ago Premier criticizes report that says Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper fire

The report, released Thursday, was commissioned by the town of Jasper and based on surveys of firefighters and other emergency personnel

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46 h. ago Premier Smith demands apology from Jasper for critical wildfire report

The report, released Thursday, was commissioned by the town of Jasper and based on surveys of firefighters and other emergency personnel

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46 h. ago Danielle Smith slams report saying Alberta hindered efforts to fight Jasper wildfire

The report 'clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated efforts undertaken by the Alberta government during the Jasper wildfire,' Danielle Smith said on Friday.

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46 h. ago Smith demands apology, slams report saying Alberta hindered Jasper wildfire fight efforts

The report 'clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated efforts undertaken by the Alberta government during the Jasper wildfire,' Danielle Smith said on Friday.

Events

62 h. ago Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report

While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

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63 h. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

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67 h. ago Danielle Smith says pulling Alberta out of supply management is worth considering

Canada's contentious supply management system could face a major challenge from within after Alberta Premier opens the door

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3 d. ago Alberta Next panel holding its second event in Edmonton after receiving some support in Red Deer

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her panel of hand picked appointees to the Alberta Next panel will be hosting a town hall in Edmonton on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Alberta Next panel begins town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her hand-picked Alberta Next panel are set to hold the first in a series of town halls to address public concerns with the federal government.

Other

5 d. ago Edmonton police chief backs province's call to label Bishnoi Gang 'terrorist'

The alleged extortion ring operating in Edmonton, B.C. and around the country is a terrorist organization, Premier Danielle Smith and Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis said Monday.

Events

5 d. ago Alberta Next panel hearings on public concerns with Ottawa begin this week

Premier Danielle Smith's hand-picked panel hearing how to fix relations with the federal government will made its first two stops in Red Deer and Sherwood Park this week.

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5 d. ago Opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi sworn in as member of Alberta legislature

Now that Naheed Nenshi has a seat in the legislature, he and UCP Premier Danielle Smith will face off in question period for the first time when the assembly resumes in October.

Politics

1 week ago Bell: Danielle Smith government will meet Gondek and demand Calgary justify bike lanes

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

Politics

1 week ago Bell: Danielle Smith government meets Gondek July 30 demanding Calgary justify bike lanes

'If they're hell-bent on continuing to add more bike lanes everything is on the table,' says Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, of Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary city council

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