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Crews focus on mitigating hazards and re-energizing in Jasper townsite

Crews are working on restoring power to key areas in town and have so far managed to re-energize the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada operations.

Jul 31, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

The Columbia Icefields area would be among the first areas to be accessible to visitors since there was no immediate fire danger that far south. It is currently closed.

Jul 30, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.

Jul 30, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.

Jul 30, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date

Jul 30, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.

Jul 30, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

An update for our readers and the community

As of last week, the Fitzhugh will not have a print publication for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing wildfires and evacuation of Jasper.

Jul 30, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Letter: Did Poor Forest Management Contribute to Jasper’s Fires?

"Did the Federal Government and local authorities in Jasper fail to apply established forest management techniques diligently in the past to keep the town’s inhabitants and their property safe?"

Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.

Jul 30, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

“There was a bit of a rushed panic amongst everyone and I didn’t have time to grab as much as I wanted. It was survival really at that point. It was food, gas, water."

Jul 30, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >