Municipal Council

The program is anticipated to launch on May 1.

The staff and executives of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #31 were recognized for helping feed thousands of Jasper evacuees as well as first responders following the 2024 wildfire when residents were re-entering the townsite.

The program is estimated to create 30 additional net new units over a three-year period.

The pop-up village, which will give businesses displaced by the Jasper wildfire a place to operate this summer, is expected to launch on May long weekend.

Pine Grove Manor, an independent seniors living facility, was one of many buildings destroyed in last summer’s wildfire. The Alberta government has indicated that the facility will be rebuilt.

The pop-up business village is intended to give businesses displaced by the Jasper wildfire a temporary location to operate this summer.

Should ongoing initiatives yield more housing units, the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre will make offers to these households, following to the prioritization matrix.

"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."

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.

On average, the transit system served 11.7 riders per hour in 2024, exceeding the 8.3 riders per hour forecasted in Jasper’s transportation strategy and action plan.