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Kananaskis G7 air restrictions lifted, Highway 40 to reopen

Kananaskis G7 air restrictions lifted, Highway 40 to reopen

There will be a staged reopening of some sites to ensure a safe and sustainable reopening and restoration.
Rainbow crosswalks brighten up Jasper for Pride Month

Rainbow crosswalks brighten up Jasper for Pride Month

Around a dozen volunteers helped paint the Pride, Progressive and Transgender crosswalks, which are located at the intersection of Patricia Street and Pyramid Lake Road this year.
G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

All G7 countries and five non-G7 members intend to take on wildfire prevention, research collaboration and community rebuilding efforts.
'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

'I had higher expectations': In tourist town of Banff, G7 felt rather than seen

BANFF — In her hometown of Banff, Alta., Monica Dominguez’s experience of the G7 leaders’ summit has been defined by the sound of helicopter blades humming from above.
Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program runs until Sept. 2.
Wildlife overpass renamed after former Alberta premier

Wildlife overpass renamed after former Alberta premier

“It’ll be interesting to see the data coming off of this. If there’s any other locations that have similar collision rates that we need to prioritize, we can start to look at for a significant investment in other areas.”
Aircraft violates restricted airspace over G7 Summit in Kananaskis

Aircraft violates restricted airspace over G7 Summit in Kananaskis

A private aircraft was intercepted by fighter jets and forced to land after it entered restricted airspace above Kananaskis Country during the G7 Summit, according to police.
Philippines Independence Day honoured in Jasper with flag raising

Philippines Independence Day honoured in Jasper with flag raising

Observed on June 12, Philippines Independence Day commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. As well, Filipino Heritage Month is observed in Canada during the month of June.
Banff artist paints peaks for guests at Jasper Park Lodge

Banff artist paints peaks for guests at Jasper Park Lodge

Marcos Molina created three oil paintings in the hotel’s lobby using the Flemish technique, which involves multiple layers and drying periods, that depict Mount Robson, the Tonquin Valley and the Three Sisters.
CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.
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