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"We didn't know what to expect, with the town or our business. As we drove in, I just really wanted to take it all in. I wanted to honour and respect this beautiful place and what occurred here," says Jasper business owner.

RCMP will still conduct patrols within the townsite, which currently has limited services and no offerings for tourists.

At least two mothers with cubs in tow have been spotted looking for food while the humans were away, according to Parks Canada

As residents of Jasper return to their community, Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognize that it will be a challenging, stressful, and emotional time. AHS has resources and services available to help residents during these difficult times.

Travellers and truckers can now use Highway 16 through Jasper National Park 24/7.

HINTON, Alta. — It's been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately.

Following a lengthy evacuation due to wildfire, many residents have been returning home to find their fridges and freezers unfit for human use since they had been sitting without power and food spoiling inside.

The Jasper Wildfire Complex is also no longer considered out of control and is now classified as "being held."

While the highway is open to all traffic as of Friday, Valemount business owners said the roughly three-week long closure drastically lowered their number of customers.

A section of Highway 93 North in Banff National Park has reopened after mudslide debris blocked the road for nearly 24 hours.