#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.

Map reveals furthest area burned in Jasper wildfire

The perimeter encompasses most of the valley area from north of Maligne Lake Road down south past Horseshoe Lake

Jul 31, 2024 8:05 PM Read more >

Well-known mama grizzly bear and her cubs survive Jasper's destructive wildfire

“We’re also out trying to look for any animals that were physically impacted by the fire and we have seen some that perished to the fire.”

Jul 31, 2024 8:01 PM Read more >

Warmer weather may increase activity of Jasper wildfires

Environment Canada forecasts temperatures in the mid-20s with a mix of sun and cloud plus a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather will become sunny and clear for the remainder of the week with temperatures reaching around 30 C.

Jul 31, 2024 5:43 PM Read more >

Parks Canada reports increased fire behaviour in Jasper National Park

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.

Jul 31, 2024 5:31 PM Read more >

Canada Post holding mail destined for Jasper, will offer free mail forwarding

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.

Jul 31, 2024 5:24 PM Read more >

RCMP from across Alberta head to Jasper for disaster response

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.

Jul 31, 2024 6:41 AM Read more >

Tourists will not be able to visit Jasper National Park for at least a month

The Columbia Icefields area would be among the first areas to be accessible to visitors since there was no immediate fire danger that far south. It is currently closed.

Jul 30, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Jasper evacuees to receive one-time payments from Canadian Red Cross

Jasper evacuees can receive $750 per household starting July 31 from the Red Cross and can also apply for Provincial financial relief.

Jul 30, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date

Jul 30, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

‘It’s all in the ash now but the memories will never burn,’ says Jasper wildfire evacuee

“There was a bit of a rushed panic amongst everyone and I didn’t have time to grab as much as I wanted. It was survival really at that point. It was food, gas, water."

Jul 30, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >