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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: Red Cross opens information and support hub in Hinton

Jasper wildfire: Red Cross opens information and support hub in Hinton

The centre has been set up in a field adjacent to the Hinton Curling Club (837 Switzer Drive) and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT.
Jasper wildfire: RCMP report no unauthorized entries in town

Jasper wildfire: RCMP report no unauthorized entries in town

As Highway 16 reopens Friday (Aug. 9), the public is being told not to stop within Jasper National Park. This means not stopping for wildlife viewing, photos or sightseeing.
Calgary firefighter who died fighting Jasper fire identified in online tribute

Calgary firefighter who died fighting Jasper fire identified in online tribute

His friends and family identified him on social media, with an online tribute saying he served in the Canadian Armed Forces and British Royal Marines.
Jasper businesses facing re-entry, labour, housing challenges call for government supports in aftermath of wildfire

Jasper businesses facing re-entry, labour, housing challenges call for government supports in aftermath of wildfire

A new business survey suggests daily cumulative revenue losses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are estimated to be as high as $4.5 million per day during the peak summer months due to the wildfire.
Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway partially reopening to allow access to Columbia Icefield

Jasper wildfire: Icefields Parkway partially reopening to allow access to Columbia Icefield

"Opening the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier area will provide Canadians and visitors from around the world the opportunity to visit this area and commercial tourism experiences to resume operations."
Jasper wildfire: CN operations remain active, passenger rail still not stopping in town

Jasper wildfire: CN operations remain active, passenger rail still not stopping in town

CN had suspended operations for several days following the initial evacuation on July 22 but was able to resume rail traffic after inspecting infrastructure and consulting Parks Canada.
Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 reopening to all traffic tomorrow

Jasper wildfire: Highway 16 reopening to all traffic tomorrow

Motorists will not be allowed to stop or exit off Highway 16 while travelling through Jasper National Park. There will be no washrooms or refuelling options, and motorists must obey all posted speed limits and signage.
Jasper wildfire: Officials address concerns about heavy equipment on private property

Jasper wildfire: Officials address concerns about heavy equipment on private property

The Municipality of Jasper said crews were not sifting through or removing debris on private property and were only mitigating immediate public hazards.
Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada will contact campers who left behind trailers

Jasper wildfire: Parks Canada will contact campers who left behind trailers

Campers will be informed how these items can be collected or asked to give permission to dispose of items damaged beyond repair. 
Jasper wildfire: Premier Smith says still no timeline for re-entry

Jasper wildfire: Premier Smith says still no timeline for re-entry

Smith explained during a telephone town hall on Tuesday (Aug. 6) that fire responders have played a large role in saving critical infrastructure in Jasper, such as the hospital and the wastewater treatment plant.
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