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In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt, threatening to upend supply chains trying to move forward from pandemic-related disruptions and a port strike last year.

“Morgan was the best of us, and deserves to be remembered for the life he lived and for the sacrifice he made to protect another town to which he owed nothing."

"I fell in love with Jasper and hospitable local people with all my heart and thought that I would grow old in this wonderful, incredibly beautiful place."

A member of the public reported illegal drone use in Jasper National Park to Parks Canada law enforcement running a traffic check stop, and charges were laid against the drone operator.

Residents are encouraged to park RVs and trailers in residential driveways whenever possible to reduce roadway congestion, and using these vehicles for accommodation in public parking lots remains prohibited.

"It’s a community. We are a community hub. This is what the Legion does. I want to make sure that everybody in town is taken care of. This is what the Legion is supposed to be for."

"Our government is with you every step of the way to help you through the recovery of your homes, your businesses and your town," Premier Danielle Smith told Jasper residents during a telephone town hall.

The suspect approached these women from behind, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time, according to RCMP.

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction in Jasper townsite