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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.

'Tears of gratitude': Jasper mayor describes reaction of residents being greeted at town entrance

'Tears of gratitude': Jasper mayor describes reaction of residents being greeted at town entrance

While many of Jasper’s buildings had disappeared, Mayor Richard Ireland said it wouldn’t change the core character of the community, noting that the people and the attitude would return in time.
Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park reopening on Sunday

Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park reopening on Sunday

Miette Hot Springs Bungalows, near the hot springs, and Miette Mountain Cabins, located at the junction of Highway 16 and Miette Road, may also reopen the same day.
Jasper re-entry: Over 500 households visit support centre

Jasper re-entry: Over 500 households visit support centre

"There is great attendance by both service providers, and [we] have exceeded our expectations for attendance from residents from the Jasper townsite, so we're really pleased about that."
How did we get here? A Jasper wildfires timeline

How did we get here? A Jasper wildfires timeline

Today, the first evacuated residents return to the Jasper townsite. Here’s a timeline of the heartbreaking and historic events that happened while they were gone.
LIVE: Return of the Jasperites

LIVE: Return of the Jasperites

Images from the re-entry day in Jasper after three weeks of evacuation.
PHOTOS: Jasper residents enter park weeks after evacuating

PHOTOS: Jasper residents enter park weeks after evacuating

Jasper residents got their first glimpse of home as they stopped at the east gates of Jasper National Park on Friday (Aug. 16).
'Welcome back': Jasper residents return to homes following devastating wildfire

'Welcome back': Jasper residents return to homes following devastating wildfire

More than three weeks after everyone in Jasper had to flee raging wildfires through a curtain of darkness and smoke, some returned Friday morning, greeted by soot-covered tree stumps, Mounties, and long lines of orange traffic cones.
Jasper re-entry: What services are available in town?

Jasper re-entry: What services are available in town?

Anyone choosing to say overnight is asked to bring essential supplies to last at least 72 hours, including food, drinking water and medication.
Jasper wildfire: Evacuation order downgraded to alert for townsite

Jasper wildfire: Evacuation order downgraded to alert for townsite

Under the evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate Jasper within a one-hour notice.
Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

Canadian Red Cross giving additional $500 per Jasper household

"The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery."
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