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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.

‘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.
Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

Jasper bus tours delayed due to firefighter death, wildfire conditions

"I know this is disappointing for many Jasper evacuees who are hoping to see their homes today, but the fire situation is also too unpredictable today."
Canada mourns firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

Canada mourns firefighter killed fighting Jasper blaze

“Every single person responding to the Jasper Wildfire Complex is in mourning today for our friend and colleague. The wildland fire community is small and every loss deeply impacts us all.”
Why are Canada’s parks so primed to burn?

Why are Canada’s parks so primed to burn?

Decades of highly effective fire suppression in and around national parks have left them more vulnerable to large fires, according to Pierre Martel, the director of national fire management for Parks Canada.
Alberta firefighter killed by falling tree in Jasper blaze

Alberta firefighter killed by falling tree in Jasper blaze

Police said a 24-year-old man has died while fighting the Jasper National Park wildfire.
Alberta government hosting second town hall for Jasper evacuees

Alberta government hosting second town hall for Jasper evacuees

Evacuees will be able to get updates on the wildfire situation and answers to their questions from the provincial government, Alberta Wildfire and other government officials.
Emergency services restored to Jasper townsite as crews work to suppress wildfire

Emergency services restored to Jasper townsite as crews work to suppress wildfire

On Friday (Aug. 2), the hot and dry weather helped increase fire behaviour, with the activity picking up around Edith and Annette lakes and on Pyramid Bench. Fire crews and helicopter bucketing quickly suppressed this activity.
Urn containing dog’s ashes rises from rubble in aftermath of Jasper wildlife

Urn containing dog’s ashes rises from rubble in aftermath of Jasper wildlife

“She was there through the darkest days of my life, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been here without her.”
Jasper residents can register for bus tour of townsite

Jasper residents can register for bus tour of townsite

All residents are invited to register, but priority access will be given to those who have lost their homes.
Free mail forwarding now available for Jasper wildfire evacuees

Free mail forwarding now available for Jasper wildfire evacuees

Eligible residents can receive the free service for up to 12 months and have until Sept. 1 to register.
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