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Tour of Jasper wildfire devastation reveals destroyed homes and hotelsBare foundations of destroyed homes, scorched vehicles, the shell of what was a Petro-Can gas station — devastating images to emerge from a tour of Jasper on Friday evening.Fire8 hours
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Jasper wildfire could cost insurance industry an estimated $700MWhile the extent of the damage in Jasper is not yet fully understood, it's estimated about 30 per cent of the townsite may have been destroyed in this week's blaze.Fire11 hours
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Jasper wildfire: Before-and-after photos show destruction of townA fierce wildfire has ravaged the town of Jasper, Alta., potentially destroying up to 50 per cent of its buildings despite first responders working to save as many as possible.CanadaJul 26
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Lethbridge’s position on crime severity ranking list improves slightlyLethbridge's crime rate has slightly improved, according to Statistics Canada's Crime Severity Index report.CrimeJul 26
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‘All the ash falling’: Jasper evacuees share stories of escaping wildfireJasper residents have described the shock and horror of fleeing their homes on little notice as a raging wildfire ripped through the national park and townsite in western Alberta.FireJul 26
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Jasper wildfire: CN Rail resumes shipments through Alberta mountain townCanada's largest railroad operator suspended operations in the Jasper area Wednesday afternoon as wildfires raged through the Alberta park.EconomyJul 26
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Workers returning to northern Alberta oilsands site after wildfire evacuationCooler temperatures and rain forecast for the next few days are expected to assist firefighters.FireJul 26
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30% of Jasper structures destroyed by wildfire, critical infrastructure saved: Parks CanadaOfficials noted that all critical infrastructure in the townsite was successfully protected.FireJul 26
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Ontario firefighters sent to help battle out-of-control Alberta forest blazesThe Ontario government said almost 200 firefighters, along with two helicopters, have been sent to Alberta as it struggles with a brutal forest fire season.FireJul 26
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Jasper volunteer firefighter watches as home burns to the ground: ‘That fire was rolling’A volunteer firefighter in Jasper is choosing to focus on the positives, after watching her family home burn to the ground amid a devastating wildfire in the mountain town.FireJul 25
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Calgarians band together to help Jasper residents seeking refuge from wildfireCalgary organizations are working day and night to help Jasper residents who have been displaced by a fast-moving wildfire that is threatening their homes.FireJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: Rail, phone, power services affected by fire emergencyCritical infrastructure such as telecommunications has been affected by the wildfires that have raged through Jasper National Park and into the picturesque townsite itself.FireJul 25
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Jasper wildfire torching cherished memories along with forest and homesFor thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, cherished memory went up in smoke as wildfire destroyed historic properties in Jasper National Park.FireJul 25
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Canadian wrestling legend Leo Burke dead at 76: ‘He was like a rock star’Leo Burke, one of the major stars of wrestling in Atlantic Canada and Alberta in the 1970s and 1980s, died this week at the age of 76.CanadaJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: Here’s how quickly flames engulfed a townIt took less than two days for a fast-moving wildfire to reach the Alberta Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, where multiple structures were burned Wednesday night.CanadaJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: How to navigate filing insurance claimsThe process of filing insurance claims can often feel hard to navigate. Experts say the first step is simple: reach out to your broker.CanadaJul 25
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How Jasper’s residents can process grief after wildfire hits communityAbout 25,000 people were evacuated before flames entered Jasper townsite late Wednesday, with Parks Canada confirming multiple buildings in the mountain town were impacted.CanadaJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: Why rebuilding Alberta town may be ‘logistical nightmare’Once the wildfire settles and damages are fully assessed, rebuilding communities like Jasper can take years, the executive director of the Alberta Construction Association says.FireJul 25
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Homes lost due to wildfire near Golden B.C. with evacuation order, alert in place"Last night, in the worst of it, we had firefighters from our two local departments, Golden Fire Rescue and the Nicholson Fire Department," Kyle Hale said.FireJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: Video and pictures show destruction within townsiteVideo and pictures taken inside the Jasper townsite show absolute devastation and destruction caused by wildfires in western Alberta.CanadaJul 25
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Jasper wildfire: Up to 50% of townsite may have been destroyedAs flames raged through Jasper, officials said they believe between 30 and 50 per cent of the townsite may have been lost to the wildfire.FireJul 25
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Calgary homeowner sent to collections over Direct Energy billing bungleA Calgary homeowner has spent the last couple of months battling utility provider Direct Energy after she was mistakenly billed for utilities at a home she no longer lives in.ConsumerJul 25
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Supports for those experiencing homelessness in Lethbridge expandingA groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre Wednesday with Jason Nixon, Alberta's minister of seniors, community and social services, present.CanadaJul 25
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As wildfires burn, natural disasters key focus for Canada’s premiers'It’s not lost on us that emergency preparedness for natural disasters is more important than ever,' Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said.WeatherJul 25
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on coming out of retirement: ‘We need pragmatic, thoughtful, smart government’Nenshi talks about his decision to come out of retirement, the state of politics and where he may try to run for a seat in the Alberta legislature.PoliticsJul 24