Premier Danielle Smith holds news conference as wildfire ravages Jasper
Premier Danielle Smith, visibility emotional in a Thursday address, said that Alberta stands with the residents of Jasper after a wildfire ravaged the small town in the past day.
“Homes and businesses have been lost to a wildfire that people are calling a wall of flames, there is no denying that this is the worst nightmare for any community,” Smith said.
“The feelings of loss and fear and loneliness must be overwhelming, but you are not alone, all Albertans are with you,” she added.
Smith, who is also the Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA, was scheduled to participate in the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede on Thursday.