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Travellers across Canada and the world feel a special connection to Jasper, but visiting isn’t quite the same as growing up there, said Reece Thomas.

"Unfortunately, our main priority right now remains the fact that although fires are no longer present in the town, there's still fires around the town, and that's the number one priority."

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.

City issued permits for 717 multi-family housing units in first six months of 2024

Lt. Ethan Gardner, a Southern Alberta firefighter combatting the Jasper wildfires, says the devastation is not easy to witness.

Access is currently being granted only to commercial vehicles, which are defined as trucks, tractors, trailers or any combination thereof, with a registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,794 kilograms.

"We continue to collaborate with Parks Canada, and are focusing on the support of our staff and community during this very difficult time and while the wildfire remains classified as out of control."

Eleven day meditation event at the Weslock Meditation Center near Busby, was set to begin Aug. 1.

Witnesses have said there were about 200 people in the tent structure at the time.