Jasper
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Jasper to end state of emergency, focus on long-term wildfire recoveryThe municipality of Jasper in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is taking the next step this weekend as it recovers from a July wildfire that destroyed a third of its buildings.FireSep 13
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Jasper council hears providing temporary housing for those who lost home to wildfire not possibleThe municipality of Jasper estimates roughly 2,000 of the town's 5,000 residents have nowhere to live, as more than 800 housing units were destroyed in the July wildfire.FireSep 10
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Jasper wildfire under control nearly 2 months since evacuation: Parks CanadaParks Canada's incident commander said the change in status means the fire has been sufficiently suppressed to ensure it won't spread outside of its defined perimeter.CanadaSep 8
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Downpour in Jasper National Park slows fires, but comes with warningParks Canada says a weekend drenching of rain on parts of Jasper National Park is doing a lot to quell fire activity, but the wet weather also comes with a warning.CanadaAug 25
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Jasper resident returns home after wildfire: ‘It felt like a shell’Alice Foubert was among dozens of Jasper residents roaming the town Monday on foot, in cars or on bikes. Some were out walking pets.FireAug 20
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Jasper wildfire no longer out-of-control, now classified as ‘being held’Jasper residents were finally allowed to return to the community on Friday after they had to flee the raging flames more than three weeks ago.FireAug 17
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Jasper residents return home weeks after wildfire ripped through townIt was an emotional day for many as Jasper residents returned to the townsite for the first time since a wildfire tore through the Alberta mountain town last month.FireAug 16
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Why clearing out spoiled food may not be enough after disastersPeople returning home after a natural disaster like a wildfire, may encounter unpleasantness, including the smell of rotting food left for weeks in their fridges and freezers.CanadaAug 16
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Officials stress Jasper re-entry is ‘for residents only’Officials stressed on Wednesday that the re-entry into Jasper on Friday will be for residents only.CanadaAug 14
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Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property valueThe town of Jasper also reported while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and homes, the total number of housing units lost is about 800.FireAug 13
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