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‘This is shattering’: Photo tour of Jasper wildfire damage

‘This is shattering’: Photo tour of Jasper wildfire damage

Photos show scale of wildfire damage, and glimmer of hope in all that was saved.
Grizzly bear bluff charges prompt closures in Kananaskis Country

Grizzly bear bluff charges prompt closures in Kananaskis Country

Rummel Lake and King Creek Ridge trail are closed until further notice.
What we know about Jasper hotels and resorts impacted by wildfire

What we know about Jasper hotels and resorts impacted by wildfire

Hotels and resorts damaged and destroyed by wildfire
Teen killed, Calgarians injured in Highway 22 collision north of Cochrane

Teen killed, Calgarians injured in Highway 22 collision north of Cochrane

Motorists are advised to drive with caution on Highway 22 as police continue to investigate and lane closures will cause delays
Mega-fire fears have smouldered in Jasper for years

Mega-fire fears have smouldered in Jasper for years

Residents, forest professionals and firefighters feared a massive fire in Jasper for years.
Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Parks Canada fire crews, with the assistance of helicopters bucketing water, continue to work on the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake in Banff National Park, which is now classified as being held
Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Alberta Olympian finalist in freestyle relay

Finlay Knox and Canadian men take sixth in 4x100m relay at Paris Olympic Games
Jasper wildfire still out-of-control, crews to bulldoze protection line north of town

Jasper wildfire still out-of-control, crews to bulldoze protection line north of town

Crews are preparing to bulldoze a protection line north of the townsite.
Jasper evacuation success, some residents stayed until final moments, RCMP say

Jasper evacuation success, some residents stayed until final moments, RCMP say

25,000 people evacuated. Multiple door-to-door sweeps performed.
Jasper reveals map, street addresses of wildfire destruction in town

Jasper reveals map, street addresses of wildfire destruction in town

On the coloured map, green indicates no visible damage, yellow is visible damage and red is destroyed.
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