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Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Edmonton evacuee centre has received 439 people as of Thursday afternoon
Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .
Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“We will recover from this,” says Alberta's premier after revealing half of the buildings in Jasper have been burned in wildfire.
Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

A photo-map circulating online of the Jasper, Alberta townsite is not an official incident map according to Jasper National Park ‘X’ posts.
Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness.

Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor is grateful for support from across the country
St. Paul Fire Chief says Jasper fire devastating to see

St. Paul Fire Chief says Jasper fire devastating to see

Just one day before St. Paul Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich celebrates his 10-year wedding anniversary with his wife, disheartening pictures of the community where they tied the knot are being plastered online.
Kids get summer holidays, maintenance crews get summer work

Kids get summer holidays, maintenance crews get summer work

Lakeland schools get upgrades and maintenance over summer break
Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

First hand account tells the of thunder and bug-size ashes falling from the sky before Jasper residents were told to evacuate
Still too early to know extent of damage: Jasper National Park

Still too early to know extent of damage: Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park says extent of damage unknown
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