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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 mayor reflects on turbulent year of wildfire, recovery

Jasper mayor reflects on turbulent year of wildfire, recovery

"Our community has shown a great amount of resilience, and I think we'll continue to do that, and we'll need to continue to do that."
Summer of fire: A look back at the Jasper blaze and its aftermath

Summer of fire: A look back at the Jasper blaze and its aftermath

As the year comes to a close, the Fitzhugh assembled a gallery of photos showcasing the Jasper wildfire, its aftermath and the ongoing recovery efforts.
Nenshi criticizes UCP government’s 'exceptionally slow' rollout of interim housing for Jasper

Nenshi criticizes UCP government’s 'exceptionally slow' rollout of interim housing for Jasper

"All these months later, and we don't really have a solution on interim housing."
Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

The Mayor’s Special Award is the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Municipality of Jasper. Each year, council receives nominations and reviews all submissions, and the mayor has the honour of presenting them.
NDP critic slams Alberta government over delay in giving Jasper tax relief following wildfire

NDP critic slams Alberta government over delay in giving Jasper tax relief following wildfire

"They are really holding the town hostage for an agreement they're asking from the federal government, which is they need Parks Canada to lease the land for interim housing they want to build in the town of Jasper."
PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

PHOTOS: Whistlers Campground undergoing restoration following Jasper wildfire

Parks Canada is working to clear out damaged trees as well as replace and repair infrastructure in Jasper campgrounds such as Whistlers ahead of the 2025 summer season.
Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Parks Canada preparing Jasper campgrounds for next summer

Major frontcountry campgrounds reopening include Whistlers, Miette and several self-registration sites. Wapiti Campground will operate at reduced capacity, while Wabasso and Whirlpool group campgrounds will remain closed for ongoing restoration.
Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

Federal grants to assist Jasper small businesses with wildfire recovery

"This is going to offset lost revenues during the summer season when many businesses were at their busiest."
No sign of Jasper blaze as Alberta’s wildfire season ends

No sign of Jasper blaze as Alberta’s wildfire season ends

While the Jasper fire is classified as under control, Parks Canada won’t be able to declare the blaze extinguished until it can do a final scan at the start of next wildfire season and look at some perimeter areas where deeper fuel pockets are located.
Debris removal in Jasper estimated to last until next spring

Debris removal in Jasper estimated to last until next spring

Officials have noted that mass debris removal was the most cost-effective approach and was previously done in Slave Lake and Fort McMurray.
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