Matthew Scace

The Canadian Press

Matthew Scace is a reporter for The Canadian Press.

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Anniversary of Jasper wildfire dredges up strong emotions as residents reflect on its impact

Thursday marked exactly one year since fire destroyed 358 homes and structures in Jaspers. Locals say the one-year anniversary of the wildfire has dredged up strong emotions as many think back on the event and its impacts on the community.

Luck and a ladder: How a cluster of Jasper homes survived as the neighbourhood burned

When locals on the far west side of Jasper, Alta., returned to their homes last August, they suddenly felt a great distance away from their small mountain town.

Inside the inferno: Researchers search for answers within Jasper's charred landscape

Lori Daniels and a team of researchers plan to let a hand-held GPS guide them in a few weeks to more than 100 spots in the charred forest around Jasper, Alta.

Carney makes first Stampede visit as prime minister

Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit to the Calgary Stampede as prime minister.

Politicians flip pancakes for Calgary Stampede as part of summer barbecue circuit

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek led an early morning crowd through a series of "yahoos" and donned aprons for the traditional flapjack toss that informally heralds the start of the rodeo that dubs itself The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Calgary Stampede announcer's career turns 40: 'Might as well do another 40'

Calgary Stampede announcer Les McIntyre reflects on his career as it reaches the 40-year milestone this summer.

Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending next week's G7 leaders summit in Alberta should avoid engaging with the "crazy" from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

About 500 people, dressed in cowboy hats, belt buckles, and jeans, packed a community hall in Fort Macleod, Alta., for an event marked by heckling, competing applause and placards.

Coal mines on Alberta's eastern slopes could push fishery 'beyond recovery': study

Old coal mines on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies are leaching chemicals that are poisoning the fish downstream, says a new study by Alberta government scientists.

G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

Top economic officials from the G7 have locked in for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta., to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine.