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Jasper wildfire responsible for $650 million in commercial losses

Jasper wildfire responsible for $650 million in commercial losses

The $1.7 billion in insured commercial losses nationally was the second-highest total in Canadian history.
Banff hotel room rates increasing since COVID-19 pandemic

Banff hotel room rates increasing since COVID-19 pandemic

Statistics released on Banff hotel occupancy, rooms reporting, average daily rates and annual room revenue.
Forest industry asks for Hinton support in dealing with U.S. tariffs

Forest industry asks for Hinton support in dealing with U.S. tariffs

"The rising barriers and threats of trade really challenging our sector, risking the livelihoods of many rural communities, including Hinton, where we do rely upon the forest industry for a lot of our employment opportunities."
Tourism companies pledge $5.5 million for Jasper wildfire recovery

Tourism companies pledge $5.5 million for Jasper wildfire recovery

The collective pledge includes $3 million from Pursuit, $1.5 million from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, $1 million from Rocky Mountaineer and upward of $300,000 from Jasper Brewing and Maligne Range through auction proceeds.
Jasper businesses displaced by wildfire grateful for pop-up stores

Jasper businesses displaced by wildfire grateful for pop-up stores

"With the loss of our business, we feel it's important for us to get a footprint back in the town as soon as we can."
Over 120 Jasper businesses receive recovery grants post-wildfire

Over 120 Jasper businesses receive recovery grants post-wildfire

The program provides $10,000 for incorporated businesses with up to 50 full-time equivalent employees, or $5,000 for sole proprietors in eligible industries, including tourism, construction, events and weddings.
Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

Jasper wildfire damage estimate rises to $1.23 billion

The Jasper wildfire is the second costliest fire event in Canadian history, behind only the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.
Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

The village would take up the first row of 21 parking stalls north of the washrooms in the Connaught Drive parking lot near the downtown core.
Jasper businesses worried about interim housing impasse

Jasper businesses worried about interim housing impasse

"We have employees that are concerned about whether or not they'll have accommodation for the summer."
Yellowhead County to purchase Crown land near Jasper National Park for tourism development

Yellowhead County to purchase Crown land near Jasper National Park for tourism development

On Nov. 26, county council approved signing a purchase contract with the Alberta government for approximately 1,874 acres near the Jasper/Hinton airport, valued at about $6.37 million.
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