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While many of Jasper’s buildings had disappeared, Mayor Richard Ireland said it wouldn’t change the core character of the community, noting that the people and the attitude would return in time.

Miette Hot Springs Bungalows, near the hot springs, and Miette Mountain Cabins, located at the junction of Highway 16 and Miette Road, may also reopen the same day.

Four in five SAFB clients spend more than half of their income on rent

"There is great attendance by both service providers, and [we] have exceeded our expectations for attendance from residents from the Jasper townsite, so we're really pleased about that."

Chance of showers, thunderstorms Saturday, Sunday

Jasper residents got their first glimpse of home as they stopped at the east gates of Jasper National Park on Friday (Aug. 16).

Agriculture ministers from across Canada say changes to the way capital gains tax is calculated will unfairly target agriculture succession planning.

More than three weeks after everyone in Jasper had to flee raging wildfires through a curtain of darkness and smoke, some returned Friday morning, greeted by soot-covered tree stumps, Mounties, and long lines of orange traffic cones.

Anyone choosing to say overnight is asked to bring essential supplies to last at least 72 hours, including food, drinking water and medication.

Under the evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate Jasper within a one-hour notice.