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Province, Ottawa to match Red Cross donations for wildfire relief

Federal and provincial governments say they are matching donations made to the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal.

Jul 27, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Jasper reporter reflects on life as a wildfire evacuee and what was left behind

None of this is fair. Nature always wins. Fire is an element. Everything reduces down at some point.

Jul 27, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Officials give Jasper wildfire damage updates, expedite evacuee payments

358 of the 1113 structures in Jasper have been destroyed, payments for evacuees now available.

Jul 26, 2024 5:41 PM Read more >

Map project compiles, geolocates Jasper wildfire footage

A project using Google Maps hopes to compile images from Jasper wildfires, verify their authenticity, and geolocate them on a map of Jasper.

Jul 26, 2024 4:52 PM Read more >

It will be weeks before Jasper residents can return: AEMA

Once fire is under control, cleanup and efforts to reestablish essential services in Jasper will be underway

Jul 26, 2024 4:23 PM Read more >

Jasper courthouse closed indefinitely, hearings moved to Hinton Courthouse

The Alberta Court of Justice in Jasper is closed indefinitely, and any court matters scheduled at the Jasper courthouse will now be heard at the Hinton Courthouse located 237 Jasper Street W and Pembina Avenue, Hinton, Alta.

Jul 26, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Jasper the Bear statue survives wildfire

Sadly a historic church in Jasper has burned to the ground, while other historic buildings and the town's mascot are still standing, but some important landmarks are still a question mark.

Jul 26, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Calgary Folk Fest welcomes Jasper evacuees with free admission

The healing power of music will be on view as evacuees of the Jasper wildfire are invited to attend the Calgary Folk Music Festival free of charge on Sunday, July 28.

Jul 26, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of buildings

Parks Canada says 358 of a total of 1,113 structures within the Jasper townsite have been destroyed by fire

Jul 26, 2024 1:34 PM Read more >

Canmore opens temporary donation location to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

"We had several people show up who were camping with the evacuation happened, or were just unable to get home from work to grab stuff before they left, etc, so had nothing, and were in tears over the generosity of Canmorites."

Jul 26, 2024 12:29 PM Read more >