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"My hope is that knowledge of the pending announcement will provide some measure of comfort to those so fraught with anxiety and the desire to know when they may be able to return home," said Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland.

The townsite of Jasper is working on a phased re-entry plan for residents, but they may not even have homes to return to

The centre has been set up in a field adjacent to the Hinton Curling Club (837 Switzer Drive) and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT.

"Hotter, drier weather for longer periods increases the likelihood of fires and their ability to spread rapidly."

As Highway 16 reopens Friday (Aug. 9), the public is being told not to stop within Jasper National Park. This means not stopping for wildlife viewing, photos or sightseeing.

CPL team offering complimentary tickets for Aug. 10 match at Spruce Meadows versus the Halifax Wanderers.

Known for his roles in "Breaking Bad", "Your Honour" and "Malcolm in the Middle", Cranston was spending his 35th wedding anniversary with his wife, Robin, in Jasper.

His friends and family identified him on social media, with an online tribute saying he served in the Canadian Armed Forces and British Royal Marines.

A new business survey suggests daily cumulative revenue losses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are estimated to be as high as $4.5 million per day during the peak summer months due to the wildfire.

"Opening the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier area will provide Canadians and visitors from around the world the opportunity to visit this area and commercial tourism experiences to resume operations."