UPDATE 28
Alberta wildfire information update: August 1
Aug 2, 2024 | 9:52 AM
Alberta’s government will implement a plan to give Jasper residents who have lost their homes an opportunity to tour the community by bus. The Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 has canceled the evacuation order for Chipewyan Lake and residents can now return home.
Bus tours for Jasper residents
- The Municipality of Jasper, Parks Canada and Alberta’s government are working together to finalize the details of a plan to provide those who have lost their homes an opportunity to tour the community by bus. Alberta’s government is partnering with the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada to implement this plan.
- A comprehensive package of instructions for residents is being targeted for release soon.
- The Municipality of Jasper, Parks Canada and Alberta’s government are working together to expedite these tours. However, the tours can only proceed once the fire situation improves as it is currently very dangerous.