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Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Icefields Parkway motorists can expect delays and the possibility of unexpected road closures after a section of the southbound lane collapsed on Thursday evening.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] “Dressing for the occasion” was just one facet of the public service message on water safety that Alberta RCMP issued last week.

You’ll be seeing a lot of stars after dark when you come to Jasper. The world’s second-largest Dark-Sky Preserve ranked third on a travel website’s list of best Canadian stargazing destinations.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The Governments of Canada and Alberta have both agreed to accept the nomination of the North Saskatchewan River as a Canadian Heritage River.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Local musicians will be performing at The Stand Easy Jasper Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31 on Aug. 18 to fundraise for the Yellowhead Emergency Shelter for Women (YES).

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] While Jasper is in the dog days of summer, council decided to consider alternative sites for sledding besides Snape’s Hill due to safety concerns.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Parks officials are still searching for a black bear that had been shot on the weekend approximately seven kilometres from the Sixth Bridge trailhead.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] A trigger warning might be necessary for “HABITUATE, ACCLIMATE,” the newest travelling exhibit to appear at Habitat for the Arts.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was killed at a nightclub in Banff. On Aug. 5, Banff RCMP were advised at about 2:26 a.m.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] If you’re looking for the country’s best camping, Scouts Canada says you don’t have to look far.