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Temporary housing units in Jasper, Alberta

Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

February 13, 2025 No Comments

The first trailers to house displaced locals rolled into Jasper, Alta., this week, about seven months after a third of the town was ravaged by a runaway wildfire.

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

January 31, 2025 No Comments

Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.

A devastated neighbourhood in Jasper, Alberta

‘I’m homeless’: Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall

January 25, 2025 No Comments

An Albertan who lost her home in the devastating Jasper wildfire last year says broken promises by the United Conservative Party government in setting up interim housing for those displaced are unacceptable.

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild ‘can’t be spent’ amid impasse: minister

January 21, 2025 No Comments

Alberta’s social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town’s post-wildfire rebuild.

Jasper says housing plan promised by Alberta government after wildfire falls short

January 20, 2025 No Comments

As more than 600 families find themselves without homes in fire-ravaged Jasper, Alta., the Rocky Mountain tourist town and the province are locked in a standoff over what to build for interim housing.

‘Failure is not an option’: Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety

December 27, 2024 No Comments

This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.

Alberta government to build 250 modular housing units in fire-ravaged Jasper

October 21, 2024 1 Comment

The Alberta government announced Monday that it’s building 250 modular housing units in Jasper for residents displaced by wildfire.

Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper businesses, town

October 11, 2024 No Comments

The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few years.

Jasper council hears providing temporary housing for all without homes not possible

September 11, 2024 No Comments

Town council in Jasper, Alta., heard Tuesday it won’t be possible to secure temporary housing for everyone who lost their homes in a devastating wildfire in July.

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

August 14, 2024 No Comments

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.

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