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The movement to switch off Jasper's old HPS bulbs to new LED ones started four years ago.

Within the last year, half of Alberta teachers and 75 per cent of school leaders said they have experienced some form of aggression.

“An initial ignition of natural gas at the rupture site is now extinguished. We are working to support Alberta Wildfire in their response to contain a secondary fire.”

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland presented awards to two distinguished residents.

The wildfire was about 10 hectares in size and was visible from Highway 40 north and Highway 16. No communities are threatened at this time.

It has been five years since a similar wildfire preparedness info session was held locally.

Alberta's toxic drug death toll has been blamed on a worsening "addiction crisis," but data shows no increase in substance use disorders over last decade.

"Thanks to early public reporting, Parks Canada fire crews and the Jasper Fire Department were able to respond quickly."

The 15th annual Jasper Pride and Ski Festival officially kicked off with a flag raising ceremony at the Jasper Junior/Senior High School on April 12.

The caribou conservation breeding facility has been under construction for approximately one year.