Jasper Wildfire

• Anxious Banff gears up for first summer since Jasper wildfire

  In the race to mitigate the damage from future wildfires, stewards of Alberta's parks have turned to loggers to create fire guards

  Fire

  May 19
  
• Wildfire-ravaged Jasper prepares for diminished summer tourism 1 year later

  Between campsite closures and several hotels that were destroyed in the fire, less space for tourists will likely result in a 20 per cent decline in business revenue.

  Canada

  Apr 5
  
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• Feds commit $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the funding on Thursday in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Mar 20
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• Jasper gets more government aid for wildfire recovery

  The federal and Alberta governments are ushering in new support for Jasper as the Alberta mountain town continues to rebuild from last summer's devastating wildfires.

  Fire

  Mar 6
• Owners of popular Jasper deli aim to reopen after wildfire, but in Edmonton

  Glen and Wendy Leitch said it has been quite a transition as the two of them had planned to retire in Jasper.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Group of companies bands together to pledge $5.5M to help Jasper recover from wildfire

  The July fires in Jasper National Park forced thousands of people to flee the area and destroyed about 350 homes and businesses, according to local officials.

  Canada

  Feb 13
• 7 months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

  The initial delivery will hold about 150 households and workers like teachers, doctors and nurses will move in first. Another 120 units of work camp-style buildings is also coming.

  Fire

  Feb 12
• Federal government commits more than $160M to Jasper’s wildfire recovery

  The federal government announced on Thursday it's committing $162 million to the recovery in Jasper, Alta. - a portion of which is being dedicated to interim and long-term housing.

  Canada

  Feb 7
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• Alberta government providing Jasper $8M in property tax relief funding

  Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the funding is critical to the town's ongoing recovery.

  Politics

  Feb 6
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• Alberta election rules changed to account for displaced Jasper residents

  The Municipal Affairs minister said those looking to vote will have had to have been eligible to vote immediately before the fire and plan on returning to Jasper at some point.

  Politics

  Feb 5