An initiative to help students and teachers displaced from the Jasper wildfires is receiving overwhelming support online.

An impending labour stoppage on Canada’s two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can’t be moved.

It could take months just to assess the damages as Jasper looks at rebuilding, but planning for the arduous task is top of mind for the municipality.

A 35-year-old man is facing charges after police say he attempted to steal a police cruiser and assaulted an officer on Monday.

Alberta Health Services has issued blue-green algae advisories for several bodies of water this summer.