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Parks Canada official says wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months

Parks Canada official says wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months

HINTON, ALBERTA — A Parks Canada official says a wildfire that's destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper and continues to burn out-of-control in the national park could still be burning months from now.
Elks, Tiger-Cats hope to turn season around as they meet in Edmonton

Elks, Tiger-Cats hope to turn season around as they meet in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks are 0-6 and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 1-5 this season, sitting at the bottom of the CFL standings.

Coughlin holds into CPKC Women’s Open lead; 91Ô­´´ star Henderson derailed by closing bogeys

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Lauren Coughlin held onto the lead Friday in the CPKC Women’s Open, while 91Ô­´´ star Brooke Henderson was derailed by closing bogeys at windy and smoky Earl Grey Golf Club.
'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper

'We will rebuild': A look inside the wildfire devastation in Jasper

JASPER NATIONAL PARK — Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes.
Aussie Hannah Green hopes 91Ô­´´ caddie boosts chances at CPKC Open

Aussie Hannah Green hopes 91Ô­´´ caddie boosts chances at CPKC Open

CALGARY — Australian Hannah Green has high hopes that a 91Ô­´´ connection can help her win one of her favourite golf tournaments. Green commended her 91Ô­´´ caddie Nate Blasko, of Kingston, Ont.
New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire

New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire

HINTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday.
Jasper fires could cost insurance industry $700 million: DBRS estimate

Jasper fires could cost insurance industry $700 million: DBRS estimate

The Jasper wildfires could cost the insurance industry up to $700 million, making it one of the most expensive wildfire disasters in 91Ô­´´ history, DBRS Morningstar said Friday.
MEG Energy announces dividend as it reaps Trans Mountain expansion benefits

MEG Energy announces dividend as it reaps Trans Mountain expansion benefits

CALGARY — MEG Energy announced a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share as it reported earnings of $136 million, saying a successful start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has helped generate better prices for its oil.
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. has started bringing workers back to its Christina Lake oilsands site after evacuating all non-essential personnel last week due to wildfires in northern Alberta.