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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.

Well-known mama grizzly bear and her cubs survive Jasper's destructive wildfire

Well-known mama grizzly bear and her cubs survive Jasper's destructive wildfire

“We’re also out trying to look for any animals that were physically impacted by the fire and we have seen some that perished to the fire.”
Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.
Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.
Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.
King Charles ‘immensely saddened’ by wildfire damage in Jasper

King Charles ‘immensely saddened’ by wildfire damage in Jasper

"We are immensely saddened to see the significant damage that has occurred in Jasper—a truly magical place, whose rugged and romantic beauty has captivated Canadians and travellers from around the world."
Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews are working on restoring power to key areas in town and have so far managed to re-energize the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada operations.
Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

The Columbia Icefields area would be among the first areas to be accessible to visitors since there was no immediate fire danger that far south. It is currently closed.
Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.
Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date
RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.
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