Jasper

• 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
  
• 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
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• 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
• 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
• Jasper impasse: Residents fed up as federal, provincial governments bicker over rebuild

  Jasper has prepared land to house the 600 residents who lost their homes to fire. The province isn't building because it says there's not enough space, but Parks Canada disagrees.

  Politics

  Jan 31
• Registration for Jasper National Park frontcountry camping opens to the public

  Some trailheads, including Astoria and Wabasso Lake, remain under review for safety assessments.

  Canada

  Jan 29
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• ‘I’m homeless’: Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

  'Why do I have to fight for something that the government of Alberta committed on, and now they're backtracking? Like, I'm homeless. We're all homeless.'

  Fire

  Jan 24
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• Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

  The province has promised $112 million to build 250 units but has tied the money to permanent single-family homes — which the town says would only result in 60 homes being built.

  Politics

  Jan 20