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JasperStrong

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.

How Hinton has supported the Jasper wildfire response

How Hinton has supported the Jasper wildfire response

"It's a terrible thing that's happened to our neighboring community, and it is our job and our responsibility to show up and be as neighborly as possible going forward."
Wet weather lowers wildfire danger, more bus tours scheduled for Jasper

Wet weather lowers wildfire danger, more bus tours scheduled for Jasper

Three bus tours allowed Jasper evacuees to see the townsite and survey the damage on Monday (Aug. 5).
Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

Was the Jasper wildfire fuelled by a storm it created? Investigators race to understand a growing threat

One of the questions investigators face is what role pyrocumulonimbus clouds, or pyroCbs, played in accelerating the worst fire in the park’s 117-year history
Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Hinton SPCA housing Jasper pets evacuated due to wildfires

Numerous pets from Jasper are currently being housed at the Hinton and District SPCA Animal Care Centre free of charge until their owners can return home or other accommodations can be made.
Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

Cooler weather helps limit spread of Jasper wildfire

"Although this will not stop fire activity, it will minimize intensity and provide optimum conditions for firefighters to progress in fire suppression work."
Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Smith, Trudeau committed to rebuilding Jasper

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both visited Hinton on Monday (Aug. 5) to receive a situational briefing on the Jasper wildfire and meet with evacuees and members of the unified command unit.
Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

Trudeau meets officials, evacuees following Jasper wildfire

HINTON, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Hinton, Alta., to get a briefing on the status of the Jasper wildfire.
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire damage to Parks Canada campgrounds
More than $2 million raised during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper

More than $2 million raised during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper

The Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event itself raised more than $674,000, and the federal and provincial governments will each provide matching donations, with the final total being more than $2 million.
‘Exceptionally difficult day’: Jasper wildfires grow 2,000 hectares as firefighters mourn fallen member

‘Exceptionally difficult day’: Jasper wildfires grow 2,000 hectares as firefighters mourn fallen member

The Jasper Wildfire Complex experienced a significant growth of about 2,000 hectares and is now estimated at 34,000 hectares.
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