Beyond Local

“The loss of the structure – it’s a blow to the community.”

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.

"We had several people show up who were camping with the evacuation happened, or were just unable to get home from work to grab stuff before they left, etc, so had nothing, and were in tears over the generosity of Canmorites."

This year's Canadian wife carrying winner helps keep the Edmonton Oilers players strong

Senior lost overnight in Yoho in sweltering conditions is expected to make a full recovery.

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .

“The fire is estimated as six hectares and has seen no fire growth since yesterday.”

“We will recover from this,” says Alberta's premier after revealing half of the buildings in Jasper have been burned in wildfire.

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.

Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness.