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JasperStrong

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's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire destruction as seen from above

Parks Canada took the Fitzhugh on a helicopter tour of Jasper National Park to get a better sense of the wildfire destruction.
PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

PHOTOS: Old Fort Point reopens after Jasper fire scorches landscape

Old Fort Point reopened on Friday (Sept. 28) after the Jasper wildfire scorched the surrounding landscape.
Jasper fire deals heavy blow to outlying accommodations

Jasper fire deals heavy blow to outlying accommodations

The wildfire caused extensive damage to all four outlying accommodations south of the Jasper townsite and completely destroyed Jasper House Bungalows.
Jasper planning to undertake mass debris removal following wildfire

Jasper planning to undertake mass debris removal following wildfire

The Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre is working with the Insurance Bureau of Canada to get more information out to the public about debris removal.
Jasper getting two extra outreach workers amid 'massive' caseload post-wildfire

Jasper getting two extra outreach workers amid 'massive' caseload post-wildfire

Jasper municipal council has now approved a total of 12 positions to support the town’s recovery following the disastrous summer wildfire.
No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

No rent caps being considered for Jasper as town faces housing crisis

“I really think this is an opportunity for the government to show their commitment to Jasper, and so far, we haven't seen that,” said the Alberta NDP's critic for housing.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will reopen next month

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will reopen next month

The resort will be operated at a reduced capacity for the immediate future “to prioritize safety and ensure an exceptional guest experience,” according to Fairmont.
Jasper schools get close to normal attendance after opening late

Jasper schools get close to normal attendance after opening late

"The community is very tight knit. Everyone is very close with one another, very supportive with one another. And I think, too, the schools are the hub of normality and a place of safety, a safe haven."
Alberta giving $149 million for Jasper wildfire recovery, municipality must cover 10 per cent

Alberta giving $149 million for Jasper wildfire recovery, municipality must cover 10 per cent

The funding will help the Municipality of Jasper with costs related to wildfire response and to support the recovery and rebuilding process after summer wildfires destroyed nearly a third of the townsite.
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