Parks Canada says it hopes to have the majority of campsites at Jasper National Park ready for the next summer tourism season after this year’s […]
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Federal employment minister to make announcement related to Jasper’s wildfire recovery
Canada’s minister of employment, workforce development and official languages is scheduled to speak in Jasper, Alta., on Thursday afternoon, where he is expected to make […]
Petition calls for urgent federal action to support wildfire fighters
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A group is demanding the federal government better support Canada’s wildfire fighters, warning that without action, more of them […]
Jasper wildfire: Alberta minister urges improved unified command structure
Parliamentary hearings focused on this summer’s devastating wildfire in Jasper National Park continued on Monday where more discussions were had about what could potentially be […]
Canada’s 2024 wildfire season on track to be 2nd largest in last 20 years
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2024 1:33 pm Updated September 25, 2024 1:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wild
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted August 23, 2024 12:48 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A kestrel falcon […]
Jasper wildfire: Businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade
The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee […]
Jasper wildfire: Minister says smoke, wild weather pose challenge to air crews battling blaze
Widespread smoke and less than ideal weather have made battling the Jasper wildfire more challenging for airborne firefighters, Alberta’s forestry minister said Wednesday. Todd Loewen […]
Jasper wildfire: Trudeau meets officials, evacuees in Alberta
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 5, 2024 3:39 pm Updated August 5, 2024 3:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Jasper wildfire: Backcountry enthusiasts say they won’t be deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue
Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke […]