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The wildfire that has devastated the Town of Jasper has touched all of Alberta, Canada and across the world.

We’ve created this page to gather all the stories of loss, heartbreak, resilience and hope that our team has put together for an ongoing record of how this community has suffered – and how it will rebuild. 

We’re asking businesses and organizations from across Alberta to support this initiative with advertising which will support both the people of Jasper as well as our local newspaper, the Jasper Fitzhugh, with 50% of all net proceeds from advertising in this section in the month of August going to the Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS)’s Jasper Fire Relief Fund.

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

"The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery."
Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Jasper re-entry: Residents allowed to use RVs and trailers as transitional housing

Permission will be granted for trailers to be left unattached on a roadway and for residents to use their RV or trailer as transitional housing during re-entry from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15.
'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

'Monster fire': Hiker recounts being evacuated from Jasper backcountry

"Even now, just talking about it, I'm getting emotional, and my heart’s racing. When we came out of that valley, [we] just saw this monster, monster fire."
Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

Jasper fire perimeter is 78% contained or controlled: Parks Canada

"Forecast shows chances of showers later this week and this should allow crews to make progress in minimizing fire activity in other parts of the park."
Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

Jasper wildfire: RCMP will only let residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday

"Anyone trying to enter the town without a Resident Re-entry Guide will be stopped by the RCMP and directed to return to Highway 16. It's important that residents have spaces to process their immense losses in the community."
Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

Jasper schools will need deep clean before students can return

A deep clean means that everything in both buildings must be washed with soap and water, and computers and technology will get an ultraviolet wipe.
Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Climate change made Jasper fire weather more likely, analysts say

Sustained above-average temperatures in Jasper in the week before the wildfires started were at least twice as likely because of climate change, according to Climate Central.
Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

Jasper wildfire: Residents told to expect limited utilities and services

"You'll need to consider things like smoke and water damage, as well as the availability and reliability of services and utilities in your area when you're deciding whether or not to remain on your property."
Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

Jasper wildfire: Council suspends tax payments, utility fees on destroyed or damaged properties

The municipality will also defer collecting property taxes as of July 22, and any penalties on outstanding property tax amounts won’t be applied for July 2024.
Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Jasper wildfire: Officials working on plan to dispose of fouled fridges

Plan in the works to get rid of fridges from Jasper homes full of rotting food.
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