Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be
Videos
-
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be
02:32 | July 26, 2024
-
7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground
00:47 | 3 hours ago
-
Nearly half of Calgary Chamber members are likely to relocate business if Alberta separation process moves forward
04:19 | 4 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 24
49:17 | June 24, 2026
-
Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, cites noise bylaw, construction
01:58 | June 24, 2026
-
World Cup boosts Calgary businesses and soccer community
01:40 | June 24, 2026
-
‘Operation Restore’ aims to restore confidence in safety in downtown Calgary
02:16 | June 24, 2026
-
Calgary police are warning vehicle owners after seeing a massive spike in reported catalytic converter thefts
01:54 | June 24, 2026
-
Red Deer students stepping up to help classmate fighting cancer
02:03 | June 24, 2026
-
More details emerge about alleged Montreal shooter
00:58 | June 24, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex
05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 23
49:12 | June 23, 2026
-
Wild FC players go back to their roots
01:23 | June 23, 2026
-
Petition calls on Alberta government to change out of country health care funding
02:00 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council votes to stick with new Stampede music festival noise rules
02:31 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary Stampede shows off its operations centre as it gears up for a safe event
02:01 | June 23, 2026
-
Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy
02:14 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary’s 9-1-1 center answers more than one million calls for help every year
02:10 | June 23, 2026
-
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise
01:51 | June 23, 2026
-
Investigations underway in Montreal and Alberta following the shooting that left 3 dead
02:11 | June 23, 2026
-
What lead an Alberta man to Montreal to commit a shooting?
02:03 | June 23, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino
05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer
04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council expected to debate noise rules for Stampede tents
02:07 | June 22, 2026
-
68-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after deadly assualt at busy Calgary park on Saturday
01:28 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 22
13:47 | June 22, 2026
-
Western Canada dealing with fires and floods
01:52 | June 22, 2026
-
Woman in Calgary police shooting dies from injuries, ASIRT investigating
01:59 | June 22, 2026
-
Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot
01:58 | June 22, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour
04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Canada Day celebrations in Calgary
04:15 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 21
14:39 | June 21, 2026
-
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be
02:32 | July 26, 2024
-
7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground
00:47 | 3 hours ago
-
Nearly half of Calgary Chamber members are likely to relocate business if Alberta separation process moves forward
04:19 | 4 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 24
49:17 | June 24, 2026
-
Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, cites noise bylaw, construction
01:58 | June 24, 2026
-
World Cup boosts Calgary businesses and soccer community
01:40 | June 24, 2026
-
‘Operation Restore’ aims to restore confidence in safety in downtown Calgary
02:16 | June 24, 2026
-
Calgary police are warning vehicle owners after seeing a massive spike in reported catalytic converter thefts
01:54 | June 24, 2026
-
Red Deer students stepping up to help classmate fighting cancer
02:03 | June 24, 2026
-
More details emerge about alleged Montreal shooter
00:58 | June 24, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex
05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 23
49:12 | June 23, 2026
-
Wild FC players go back to their roots
01:23 | June 23, 2026
-
Petition calls on Alberta government to change out of country health care funding
02:00 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council votes to stick with new Stampede music festival noise rules
02:31 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary Stampede shows off its operations centre as it gears up for a safe event
02:01 | June 23, 2026
-
Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy
02:14 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary’s 9-1-1 center answers more than one million calls for help every year
02:10 | June 23, 2026
-
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise
01:51 | June 23, 2026
-
Investigations underway in Montreal and Alberta following the shooting that left 3 dead
02:11 | June 23, 2026
-
What lead an Alberta man to Montreal to commit a shooting?
02:03 | June 23, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino
05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer
04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council expected to debate noise rules for Stampede tents
02:07 | June 22, 2026
-
68-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after deadly assualt at busy Calgary park on Saturday
01:28 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 22
13:47 | June 22, 2026
-
Western Canada dealing with fires and floods
01:52 | June 22, 2026
-
Woman in Calgary police shooting dies from injuries, ASIRT investigating
01:59 | June 22, 2026
-
Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot
01:58 | June 22, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour
04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Canada Day celebrations in Calgary
04:15 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 21
14:39 | June 21, 2026
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be
Description
July 26, 2024
Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said the mountain town's residents is aware of the fire risks that come with the location and believes Parks Canada and other agencies did all they could to prevent the fire, including deadfall removal, but the fierce fire that destroyed 30 per cent of the town was unstoppable by humans.
-
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be02:32 | July 26, 2024 -
7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground00:47 | 3 hours ago -
Nearly half of Calgary Chamber members are likely to relocate business if Alberta separation process moves forward04:19 | 4 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2449:17 | June 24, 2026 -
Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, cites noise bylaw, construction01:58 | June 24, 2026 -
World Cup boosts Calgary businesses and soccer community01:40 | June 24, 2026 -
‘Operation Restore’ aims to restore confidence in safety in downtown Calgary02:16 | June 24, 2026 -
Calgary police are warning vehicle owners after seeing a massive spike in reported catalytic converter thefts01:54 | June 24, 2026 -
Red Deer students stepping up to help classmate fighting cancer02:03 | June 24, 2026 -
More details emerge about alleged Montreal shooter00:58 | June 24, 2026 -
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex05:07 | June 24, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2349:12 | June 23, 2026 -
Wild FC players go back to their roots01:23 | June 23, 2026 -
Petition calls on Alberta government to change out of country health care funding02:00 | June 23, 2026 -
Calgary city council votes to stick with new Stampede music festival noise rules02:31 | June 23, 2026 -
Calgary Stampede shows off its operations centre as it gears up for a safe event02:01 | June 23, 2026 -
Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy02:14 | June 23, 2026 -
Calgary’s 9-1-1 center answers more than one million calls for help every year02:10 | June 23, 2026 -
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026 -
Investigations underway in Montreal and Alberta following the shooting that left 3 dead02:11 | June 23, 2026 -
What lead an Alberta man to Montreal to commit a shooting?02:03 | June 23, 2026 -
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino05:19 | June 23, 2026 -
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer04:44 | June 23, 2026 -
Calgary city council expected to debate noise rules for Stampede tents02:07 | June 22, 2026 -
68-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after deadly assualt at busy Calgary park on Saturday01:28 | June 22, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2213:47 | June 22, 2026 -
Western Canada dealing with fires and floods01:52 | June 22, 2026 -
Woman in Calgary police shooting dies from injuries, ASIRT investigating01:59 | June 22, 2026 -
Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot01:58 | June 22, 2026 -
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour04:48 | June 22, 2026 -
Canada Day celebrations in Calgary04:15 | June 22, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2114:39 | June 21, 2026
-
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be02:32 | July 26, 2024
-
7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground00:47 | 3 hours ago
-
Nearly half of Calgary Chamber members are likely to relocate business if Alberta separation process moves forward04:19 | 4 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2449:17 | June 24, 2026
-
Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, cites noise bylaw, construction01:58 | June 24, 2026
-
World Cup boosts Calgary businesses and soccer community01:40 | June 24, 2026
-
‘Operation Restore’ aims to restore confidence in safety in downtown Calgary02:16 | June 24, 2026
-
Calgary police are warning vehicle owners after seeing a massive spike in reported catalytic converter thefts01:54 | June 24, 2026
-
Red Deer students stepping up to help classmate fighting cancer02:03 | June 24, 2026
-
More details emerge about alleged Montreal shooter00:58 | June 24, 2026
-
Metalfest taking over Millet Agriplex05:07 | June 24, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2349:12 | June 23, 2026
-
Wild FC players go back to their roots01:23 | June 23, 2026
-
Petition calls on Alberta government to change out of country health care funding02:00 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council votes to stick with new Stampede music festival noise rules02:31 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary Stampede shows off its operations centre as it gears up for a safe event02:01 | June 23, 2026
-
Alberta unveils ten-year cancer strategy02:14 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary’s 9-1-1 center answers more than one million calls for help every year02:10 | June 23, 2026
-
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026
-
Investigations underway in Montreal and Alberta following the shooting that left 3 dead02:11 | June 23, 2026
-
What lead an Alberta man to Montreal to commit a shooting?02:03 | June 23, 2026
-
Major projects underway at River Cree Resort and Casino05:19 | June 23, 2026
-
Why you should ‘Go East’ this summer04:44 | June 23, 2026
-
Calgary city council expected to debate noise rules for Stampede tents02:07 | June 22, 2026
-
68-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after deadly assualt at busy Calgary park on Saturday01:28 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2213:47 | June 22, 2026
-
Western Canada dealing with fires and floods01:52 | June 22, 2026
-
Woman in Calgary police shooting dies from injuries, ASIRT investigating01:59 | June 22, 2026
-
Southern Alberta family dog recovering after being shot01:58 | June 22, 2026
-
Two City of Edmonton buildings receive significant honour04:48 | June 22, 2026
-
Canada Day celebrations in Calgary04:15 | June 22, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 2114:39 | June 21, 2026
Humans humbled by wildfire: Mayor says Jasper was as prepared as it could be
Description
July 26, 2024
Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said the mountain town's residents is aware of the fire risks that come with the location and believes Parks Canada and other agencies did all they could to prevent the fire, including deadfall removal, but the fierce fire that destroyed 30 per cent of the town was unstoppable by humans.
National News
-
Business Matters: Canadian dollar falls to its lowest level in more than a year2:155 hours ago -
‘Like a horror movie’: Venezuelan residents describe devastating double earthquakes3:545 hours ago -
2 powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela near Valencia, Caracas0:2619 hours ago -
Global National: June 2422:1122 hours ago -
Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys1:5322 hours ago -
Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat2:105 hours ago -
How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs1:5519 hours ago -
Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest1:5319 hours ago -
What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects2:0822 hours ago -
Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland1:4522 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Health Matters: European heat wave causing hospital machines to fail2:085 hours ago -
‘Like a horror movie’: Venezuelan residents describe devastating double earthquakes3:545 hours ago -
Team Canada drops final World Cup game to Switzerland, still advance to knockout round1:315 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran war: Rubio aims to sell peace deal to Gulf nations, says security assurances are “real”1:5723 hours ago -
Funeral held for fallen Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto2:2623 hours ago -
2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances1:572 days ago -
Rubio works to sell US-Iran peace deal to allies in Gulf visit1:521 day ago -
High-flying SpaceX stock comes back to Earth2:382 days ago -
U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader6:142 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: June 2422:1122 hours ago -
Global National: June 2321:482 days ago -
Global National: June 2222:023 days ago -
Global National: June 2122:103 days ago -
Global National: June 2022:125 days ago -
Global National: June 1922:066 days ago -
Global National: June 1822:307 days ago -
Global National: June 1721:291 week ago -
Global National: June 1622:111 week ago -
Global National: June 1522:251 week ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: June 24, 202624:3924 hours ago -
Toronto mayor welcomes FIFA decision to allow soft water bottles at World Cup matches0:473 weeks ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:291 month ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:012 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:162 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:061 week ago
Canada
-
Summer setting up to be an active storm season4:015 hours ago -
Business Matters: Canadian dollar falls to its lowest level in more than a year2:155 hours ago -
7-year-old Calgary girl discovers rare fossil at local playground0:475 hours ago -
‘There is real momentum’: Saskatchewan continues to prepare for nuclear future2:035 hours ago -
Two senior CFB Edmonton leaders removed pending investigation0:285 hours ago -
Nearly half of Calgary Chamber members are likely to relocate business if Alberta separation process moves forward4:195 hours ago -
Team Canada drops final World Cup game to Switzerland, still advance to knockout round1:315 hours ago -
Country Thunder cancels Calgary concert, cites noise bylaw, construction1:585 hours ago -
Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest1:5319 hours ago
U.S. News
-
‘Thugs’: Trump says 6 people have been arrested for vandalizing Reflecting Pool6:258 hours ago -
Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears1:322 days ago -
Rubio works to sell US-Iran peace deal to allies in Gulf visit1:521 day ago -
Ransom note linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance claims she has died1:372 days ago -
U.S. says progress made on first day of talks with Iran1:473 days ago -
Alan Greenspan, former U.S. Federal Reserve chair, dead at 1000:402 days ago -
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Vance to negotiate with Iranian officials2:065 days ago -
Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ reflecting pool turns shade of boggish green1:495 days ago -
Barack and Michelle Obama greet visitors at opening of his presidential center in Chicago0:256 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Health Matters: European heat wave causing hospital machines to fail2:085 hours ago -
‘Like a horror movie’: Venezuelan residents describe devastating double earthquakes3:545 hours ago -
2 powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela near Valencia, Caracas0:2619 hours ago -
Victoria’s Market Square a World Cup winner1:4319 hours ago -
Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys1:5322 hours ago -
What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects2:0822 hours ago -
Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland1:4522 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran war: Rubio aims to sell peace deal to Gulf nations, says security assurances are “real”1:5723 hours ago -
Oil price falls, trading near pre-war levels2:221 day ago -
Downtown businesses tap into World Cup fever5:281 day ago
Politics
-
Coyote eats dog at East Vancouver park2:1321 hours ago -
Long-time incumbent Winnipeg councillors announce they won’t seek re-election1:4419 hours ago -
BC businesses face uncertainty ahead of CUSMA review next week1:5019 hours ago -
Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat2:105 hours ago -
Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest1:5319 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Regina: June 2411:3923 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Saskatoon: June 2412:1523 hours ago -
Gibbons residents begin voting to stay a town or dissolve into a hamlet1:5423 hours ago -
Halifax Wanderers’ president expresses frustration over new stadium timeframe2:2223 hours ago -
N.B. extends three-per cent rent cap as renters struggle2:0723 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Edmonton man shares physical, mental health journey with help from his gym community1:4023 hours ago -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea2:231 day ago -
Health Matters: Portable hook-on chair recalled2:242 days ago -
High E.coli levels leads to no-swim advisory at popular Vancouver beaches3:422 days ago -
Indoor heat safety continues to be a challenge in some B.C. residential buildings4:492 days ago -
Healthy Living: Effects of caffeine in your system and Health Canada regulations5:342 days ago -
More than 1,000 confirmed cases of Ebola in DRC1:213 days ago -
Manitoba touts increase in hip and knee surgeries0:515 days ago -
WHO warns Ebola spread could eclipse worst outbreak in history2:016 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
More details about extortion-related convictions2:181 week ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:231 month ago -
Justice dismisses attempts to block disposal of Robert Pictkon evidence2:042 months ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:532 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:582 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:383 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:455 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:135 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:026 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:516 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:596 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3714 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4921 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0525 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2533 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0044 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5746 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1547 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1250 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3844 months ago