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The footage shows the wind picking up the tent and launching it.

Smith explained during a telephone town hall on Tuesday (Aug. 6) that fire responders have played a large role in saving critical infrastructure in Jasper, such as the hospital and the wastewater treatment plant.

Doreen Zenner and son Hunter could not fathom they would never see their home again when fleeing the National Park on Monday night, but friends and family in her hometown have welcomed them with open arms and hearts.

“It’s been a powerless feeling watching the devastation in our sibling community, especially because we need to keep Banff firefighters close to home during the heightened wildfire season."

Team Alberta looking to win a medal at the baseball Canada Cup.

"It's a terrible thing that's happened to our neighboring community, and it is our job and our responsibility to show up and be as neighborly as possible going forward."

Harpist Keri Lynn Zwicker opens the evening followed by violinist Ewald Chung violist Leanne Maitland duo

Three bus tours allowed Jasper evacuees to see the townsite and survey the damage on Monday (Aug. 5).

Highlights include Elizabeth Hay, Guy Vanderhaeghe, Kevin Chong and Claudia Dey

Numerous pets from Jasper are currently being housed at the Hinton and District SPCA Animal Care Centre free of charge until their owners can return home or other accommodations can be made.