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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.

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.
'We will rebuild, and be stronger than before': Jasperite and son supported by family and friends in Athabasca

'We will rebuild, and be stronger than before': Jasperite and son supported by family and friends in Athabasca

Doreen Zenner and son Hunter could not fathom they would never see their home again when fleeing the National Park on Monday night, but friends and family in her hometown have welcomed them with open arms and hearts.
Town of Banff sends staff to aid in Jasper's wildfire recovery

Town of Banff sends staff to aid in Jasper's wildfire recovery

“It’s been a powerless feeling watching the devastation in our sibling community, especially because we need to keep Banff firefighters close to home during the heightened wildfire season."
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."
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