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The wildfire that has devastated the Town of Jasper has touched all of Alberta, Canada and across the world.

We’ve created this page to gather all the stories of loss, heartbreak, resilience and hope that our team has put together for an ongoing record of how this community has suffered – and how it will rebuild. 

We’re asking businesses and organizations from across Alberta to support this initiative with advertising which will support both the people of Jasper as well as our local newspaper, the Jasper Fitzhugh, with 50% of all net proceeds from advertising in this section in the month of August going to the Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS)’s Jasper Fire Relief Fund.

Jasper wildfire: Charges laid in illegal drone incident, fire activity increases

Jasper wildfire: Charges laid in illegal drone incident, fire activity increases

A member of the public reported illegal drone use in Jasper National Park to Parks Canada law enforcement running a traffic check stop, and charges were laid against the drone operator.
Jasper re-entry: Residents can live in RVs for a month, visitors not allowed

Jasper re-entry: Residents can live in RVs for a month, visitors not allowed

Residents are encouraged to park RVs and trailers in residential driveways whenever possible to reduce roadway congestion, and using these vehicles for accommodation in public parking lots remains prohibited.
Jasper Legion makes re-entry more palatable with free meals

Jasper Legion makes re-entry more palatable with free meals

"It’s a community. We are a community hub. This is what the Legion does. I want to make sure that everybody in town is taken care of. This is what the Legion is supposed to be for."
Jasper re-entry: Premier offers words of support, schools reopening Sept. 17

Jasper re-entry: Premier offers words of support, schools reopening Sept. 17

"Our government is with you every step of the way to help you through the recovery of your homes, your businesses and your town," Premier Danielle Smith told Jasper residents during a telephone town hall.
PHOTOS: A glimpse of a Jasper devastated by wildfire

PHOTOS: A glimpse of a Jasper devastated by wildfire

PHOTOS: Wildfire destruction in Jasper townsite
'It's going to be really tough': Jasper residents begin to pick up the pieces

'It's going to be really tough': Jasper residents begin to pick up the pieces

"We didn't know what to expect, with the town or our business. As we drove in, I just really wanted to take it all in. I wanted to honour and respect this beautiful place and what occurred here," says Jasper business owner.
Jasper re-entry: RCMP checkpoints in Jasper gone, but visitors still not welcome

Jasper re-entry: RCMP checkpoints in Jasper gone, but visitors still not welcome

RCMP will still conduct patrols within the townsite, which currently has limited services and no offerings for tourists.
Returning wildfire evacuees warned of bears in Jasper townsite

Returning wildfire evacuees warned of bears in Jasper townsite

At least two mothers with cubs in tow have been spotted looking for food while the humans were away, according to Parks Canada
Mental health resources returning today to Jasper for residents

Mental health resources returning today to Jasper for residents

As residents of Jasper return to their community, Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognize that it will be a challenging, stressful, and emotional time. AHS has resources and services available to help residents during these difficult times.
Highway 16 through Jasper fully re-opened

Highway 16 through Jasper fully re-opened

Travellers and truckers can now use Highway 16 through Jasper National Park 24/7.
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