Alberta Gov’t Announces Bus Tours for Residents, as Crews Continue to Battle Wildfire in Jasper National Park

Crews in Jasper are clearing away debris in the town as the wildfire continues to flare up, all while the province announces plans to provide bus tours for residents to return and view the damage. A wildfire that hit the town on July 24 destroyed about 30 percent of the buildings, including many homes. Firefighters were able to save essential infrastructure, including the hospital, emergency services building, elementary and high schools, activity centre, and the wastewater treatment plant. National Fire Management Officer with Parks Canada Dean MacDonald said crews had been holding the fire back, but anticipated it would spread on Aug. 2, which it did....