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By The Canadian Press
Alberta

State of Emergency in Jasper to end on Sunday

Sep 13, 2024 | 6:01 PM

JASPER, Alberta – The Municipality of Jasper is taking the next step this weekend as it recovers from a July wildfire that destroyed a third of its buildings.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the state of emergency will formally end on Sunday.

Ireland says the move means Jasper is transitioning from a short-term recovery perspective to a long-term view.

He also says removing the state of emergency order will help the tourist town’s much needed visitor economy return.

The wildfire destroyed more than 350 of the town’s buildings, including 800 housing units.

The town estimates 2,000 of its 5,000 residents lost their homes.

(The Canadian Press)

by The Canadian Press