Jasper will reopen to town residents only on Friday as officials implement a system for re-entry.

Albertas dry winter conditions saw a turnaround thanks to spring rainfall across much of the prairies but that doesnt mean the province is done with drought yet.

Six more people were arrested in Edmonton on Thursday in connection with a rash of extortions targeting the South Asian community. Police have also issued Canada-wide warrants for a 34-year-old man they believe is the leader of the criminal organization responsible for the extortions.