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It’s the evening of July 24 last year. A wall of flames and smoke is encroaching on the mountain town of Jasper, Alta. At 6 p.m., scribbled handwritten notes begin documenting a series of events in Jasper National Park that would dramatically change the town. “Deploy engine from fire hall to …
Read More »Jasper bolsters fire resiliency standards after devastating 2024 wildfire
The Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada are taking firmer measures to protect the park from wildfires, after a massive wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of the townsite in July 2024. The measures will ensure that homes are built with non-combustible roofs and siding instead of highly flammable material like cedar shingles, which …
Read More »Jasper to commemorate 1 year since wildfire decimated townsite
Nancy Addison is still waiting for a house to come home to, one year after a wildfire raged through Jasper, Alta. She moved to Jasper with her husband about 40 years ago. She spent most of that time as a school teacher, but also immersed herself volunteering in the community during her time as the people’s …
Read More »5 things to know before camping in Jasper National Park this summer
Reservations for summer camping in Jasper National Park open next week. Frontcountry campground bookings open at 8 a.m. MT on Tuesday, while backcountry bookings open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Sites will be available for dates from early May to late September, which is a longer timeline than usual. But camping …
Read More »As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing
A glittering orange cat, a glaring pumpkin and bright yellow flowers sit on the pavement next to Sviatoslav Rud’s camper. The Ukrainian says his wife is trying to make their temporary home cheery and seasonal. The trailer sits on the street in front of their rental property, mere meters from …
Read More »Downpour in Jasper National Park slows fires, but comes with warning
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 25, 2024 4:52 pm Updated August 26, 2024 9:08 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Parks Canada says a weekend drenching of rain on parts of Jasper National Park is doing a lot to quell fire …
Read More »Jasper re-entry ‘going well,’ Highway 16 now open 24/7
Officials involved with the Jasper re-entry say the process has been going well since the townsite welcomed its first residents back on Friday morning. “Things are going well on the re-entry front. We have lots of our residents back in the community,” said Christine Nadon, incident commander with the Municipality …
Read More »Jasper resident returns home after wildfire: ‘It felt like a shell’
When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was. “It felt like a shell of home,” the 25-year-old said in an interview Monday. “My …
Read More »Hinton prepared to help Jasper long-term, for better or worse
It’s been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately. Firefighters from across Canada and around the world have been calling the town of 10,000 home since late July after joining the fight against massive wildfires some 75 kilometres down the highway in Jasper National Park. Also stationed …
Read More »Jasper residents return home weeks after wildfire ripped through town
It will be an emotional day for many as Jasper residents return to the townsite for the first time since a wildfire tore through the Alberta mountain town last month. Jasper National Park was evacuated on July 22, two days before the wildfire entered the townsite. Officials have estimated about …
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