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Jasper fire evacuees trying to look on the bright side

Edmonton evacuee centre has received 439 people as of Thursday afternoon

Jul 25, 2024 4:31 PM Read more >

Jasper reporter shares story of packing up and fleeing from wildfire

This was the second part of the personal account, with more to come. To read the first part, visit: Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation .

Jul 25, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Westlock County firefighters in Jasper helping with wildfire

About 25,000 people were safely evacuated from Jasper and the fire remains out of control.

Jul 25, 2024 2:24 PM Read more >

Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“We will recover from this,” says Alberta's premier after revealing half of the buildings in Jasper have been burned in wildfire.

Jul 25, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Parks Canada CEO tells Jasper 'your community is our community' as blaze continues to burn

“It is with heavy hearts that we report that this aggressive and fast-moving fire continues to burn in Jasper National Park."

Jul 25, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

EV charging push leaves Athabasca County unconvinced

Company says technology yet to be tested below -25 C

Jul 25, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor is grateful for support from across the country

Jul 25, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

First hand account tells the of thunder and bug-size ashes falling from the sky before Jasper residents were told to evacuate

Jul 25, 2024 11:27 AM Read more >

Videos from Jasper show homes and buildings burned to the ground

Images of Jasper wild fire devastation are being shared on social media

Jul 25, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >

Still too early to know extent of damage: Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park says extent of damage unknown

Jul 25, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

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