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Firefighters with the Beiseker Fire Department have sprung into action to offer assistance to fight the ongoing fires ravaging the mountain town of Jasper.

Alberta Education says school authorities can use funding provided to them to hire additional educational support staff such as EA’s, occupational therapists, counsellors and psychologists.

Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno says she is in awe of first responders fighting heartbreaking wildfire in Jasper

According to the facts read out in court on July 18, Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to an assault at Canadian Tire on May 2, 2024. Following the incident, Natasha Smith and a co-accused Geoffrey Purdy, were arrested and taken into custody.

Environment Canada has ended its Tornado watch for much of Central Alberta, including Airdrie, Rocky View and Crossfield. The watch was canceled at about 9:35 p.m. on Wednesday after being issued at 2:30 p.m.

A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday for Airdrie, Rocky View County and Crossfield, and most communities within or near their geographical boundaries.

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.

Anglers are asked to fish only in stocked lakes or ponds while an Alberta-wide advisory is in effect.

The City of Airdrie announced the move to Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions on July 23.