Category Archives: Alberta

358 structures destroyed in Jasper says Jasper National Park post
A new post on the Jasper National Park social media page says 358 out of 1,113 structures in the town have been destroyed, or around 30 per cent.The hospital, museum and schools were all saved and are...
Jul 26, 2024

"Now lost": Jasper fire torching cherished memories along with forests
The black clouds billowing from the fires razing Jasper National Park hold more than the reek of charred timber and scorched earth. For thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, it'...
Jul 25, 2024

Grande Prairie Salvation Army supporting wildfire frontline workers & evacuees
As wildfires burn in both northwestern Alberta and Jasper National Park, the Grande Prairie Salvation Army is providing support to frontline workers and evacuees. "We have two teams out, one in Hinton...
Jul 25, 2024

Town of Jasper left charred by wildfire
A "wall of flames" is what Premier Danielle Smith used Thursday morning to describe devastating images being shared on social media after a wildfire roared through the Town of Jasper on Wednesday even...
Jul 25, 2024

Jasper wildfires enter townsite
Reports are coming in to the EverythingGP newsroom that the wildfires burning near Jasper, have entered the town. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge confirmed the fire had reached their grounds earlier th...
Jul 24, 2024

Witness testimony finished for two men charged after Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The final witnesses have been heard at the trial of two men accused of conspiring to murder police at the 2022 blockade at Coutts. During cross-examination Wednesday, Crown prosecu...
Jul 24, 2024

Naheed Nenshi not running in Lethbridge-West as NDP seeks candidate
The Alberta NDP confirmed on Wednesday that its leader Naheed Nenshi, who does not currently hold a seat in the legislature, will not be running in the Lethbridge-West by-election.The New Democrats ar...
Jul 24, 2024

AHS encouraging Albertans to stay safe from insect and animal bites this summer
Albertans are encouraged to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and insects to prevent bites and infections.Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say insects can carry viru...
Jul 24, 2024

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame annual report highlights record visitor numbers
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame had a record number of 21,582 visitors in 2023, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, which was also a record setter.Executive director Tracey Kinsella said it...
Jul 24, 2024

Alberta providing more funds to support students, schools
The Alberta government is providing funds to help address the increased demand in schools.The province is investing $215 million to help alleviate the pressures of rising costs, increased enrolment, a...
Jul 24, 2024