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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.

'It was a big lesson in letting go': Jasper wildfire reaches first anniversary

'It was a big lesson in letting go': Jasper wildfire reaches first anniversary

"Jasper has always been a revolving door as people come and go, but these days, trying to maintain even an approximate census of where people have ended up is impossible."
'Ups and downs': Jasper residents reflect on last year since wildfire

'Ups and downs': Jasper residents reflect on last year since wildfire

"We love Jasper. Jasper is our home, and it's got a heart and a soul like no other place."
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire reaches one-year anniversary

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire reaches one-year anniversary

July 22 marks the one-year anniversary since Jasper was evacuated from a wildfire, while July 24 marks when the wildfire reached the town.
'Feels so fresh in my mind': Jasper mayor looks back on wildfire one year later

'Feels so fresh in my mind': Jasper mayor looks back on wildfire one year later

"All the events from the end of July last year just seemed so recent, and yet so much has happened in the interim."
Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

Federal government commits $187M to rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper

JASPER, ALTA. — More financial support is on the way for fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., as the federal government has announced $187 million in new funding for the town's rebuild.
Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Feds commit $160 million for Jasper housing, recovery from wildfire

Parks Canada is procuring 320 housing units set to begin arriving next week, with initial occupancy expected by the end of the month.
Jasper residents protest Alberta government for not delivering interim housing

Jasper residents protest Alberta government for not delivering interim housing

"There’s been a lot of different promises made about housing coming to our community, but nothing has been done yet, and we’re all just rallying to show that we still are here."
PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada is working to clear out damaged trees as well as replace and repair infrastructure in Jasper campgrounds such as Whistlers ahead of the 2025 summer season.
Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Major frontcountry campgrounds reopening include Whistlers, Miette and several self-registration sites. Wapiti Campground will operate at reduced capacity, while Wabasso and Whirlpool group campgrounds will remain closed for ongoing restoration.
Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

"This is going to offset lost revenues during the summer season when many businesses were at their busiest."
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