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Business Supports

Pop-Up Business Opportunity

The Municipality of Jasper is looking at the idea of a temporary business ‘village’ to help businesses that lost brick-and-mortar spaces during the wildfire last summer.  For more information, click here.

Financial Supports

  • Community Futures West Yellowhead (CFWY) is dedicated to supporting businesses in our region during these challenging times. The application process closed on February 28, 2025. Funded by PrairiesCan, they offer a variety of services designed to help you manage the impacts of recent disruptions.  The Jasper Business Recovery Program, was recently launched and all small to medium-sized Jasper registered businesses are encouraged to apply.  
  • The Canadian Red Cross launched a Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program for businesses impacted by wildfires in Alberta. Please note that the application period for this program closed on December 20, 2024.   

Advice, Guidance and Resources

  • Biz Connect provides supports to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed. https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources
  • Alberta Chambers of Commerce provides live emergency updates and resources to support businesses in swiftly responding and adapting to changes caused by wildfire and other emergencies.  www.abchamber.ca/business-resiliency/ or call 780-425-4180 or Toll free in Alberta 1-800-272-8854. 
  • Business Link helps Alberta small businesses start and succeed. Visit www.businesslink.ca or connect with a business strategist at 1-800-272-9675 or 780-422-7722. 
  • Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies provides information on trailers, camping or space to pen livestock can be found online at https://www.albertaagsocieties.ca/

Insurance information

  • Call your private insurance provider or representative regarding your particular insurance policy and its coverages.   
  • The Insurance Bureau of Canada provides additional resources and information to understand your insurance coverage and claims process. 
  • They can be contacted toll free at 1-844-227-5422, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. online at www.ibc.ca or by email at AskIBCWest@ibc.ca.