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Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Up to half of Jasper burned by wildfire says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

“We will recover from this,” says Alberta's premier after revealing half of the buildings in Jasper have been burned in wildfire.
Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

Young man killed in Israel reportedly from Alberta

According to media reports, Quraishi's family resides in Airdrie. He was gunned down on Monday, July 22.
Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

Photomaps of Jasper townsite not official incident maps: Jasper National Park

A photo-map circulating online of the Jasper, Alberta townsite is not an official incident map according to Jasper National Park ‘X’ posts.
Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Here are some ways to help Jasper evacuees

Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness.
Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor: 'overwhelming' support, offers of help across Canada

Jasper mayor is grateful for support from across the country
Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

Jasper reporter shares day leading up to heartbreaking evacuation

First hand account tells the of thunder and bug-size ashes falling from the sky before Jasper residents were told to evacuate
Videos from Jasper show homes and buildings burned to the ground

Videos from Jasper show homes and buildings burned to the ground

Images of Jasper wild fire devastation are being shared on social media
Still too early to know extent of damage: Jasper National Park

Still too early to know extent of damage: Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park says extent of damage unknown
WATCH: Fire approaches Jasper townsite

WATCH: Fire approaches Jasper townsite

Eyewitness accounts shared on social media
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
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