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Alternative site being considered for pop-up village, climbing wall may stay year-round

Alternative site being considered for pop-up village, climbing wall may stay year-round

The pop-up business village is intended to give businesses displaced by the Jasper wildfire a temporary location to operate this summer.
120 households still on waitlist may not get interim housing this spring

120 households still on waitlist may not get interim housing this spring

Should ongoing initiatives yield more housing units, the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre will make offers to these households, following to the prioritization matrix.
Hinton may bring water treatment plant operations in-house

Hinton may bring water treatment plant operations in-house

"Administration believes that the work they conduct can be fulfilled by Town staff, and in doing so provide approximately $100,000 in annual operational savings."
Jasper targeting 240 net new housing units over pre-wildfire count

Jasper targeting 240 net new housing units over pre-wildfire count

The Municipality of Jasper is aiming to reach its housing targets through implementing initiatives outlined in its Housing Action Plan, such as looking at densification barriers and parking requirements.
Jasper Transit sees 'remarkable' ridership numbers last year

Jasper Transit sees 'remarkable' ridership numbers last year

On average, the transit system served 11.7 riders per hour in 2024, exceeding the 8.3 riders per hour forecasted in Jaspers transportation strategy and action plan.
Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."
Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Council decided against the name Fireweed Avenue due to hesitancy about including fire in the name.
Jasper loses $209.5 million in assessment value due to fire

Jasper loses $209.5 million in assessment value due to fire

The residential assessment took the largest hit with a 14 per cent decrease, or a loss of $164.6 million. Non-residential dropped by six per cent, or $42.4 million, and exempt properties dropped by one per cent, or $2.4 million.
Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

"The name symbolizes the communitys resilience and recovery, making it a meaningful and fitting choice for this roadway."
Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

The Province has forgiven $1,114,555 in 2024 education property taxes for evacuated, damaged and destroyed properties. It is also providing $1,908,000, reflecting a 90:10 contribution split between the Province and the municipality, in relief for municipal property taxes.
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