August 29
Re-Entry:
The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park continues to operate daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives from the Municipality of Jasper, Alberta Health Services, 211, Red Cross, and Telus (Wi-Fi only) are available. Team Rubicon has moved to the Legion to continue supporting residents.
If you are a Jasper resident in Calgary and Edmonton looking for transportation back to Jasper, Brewster’s Transportation is generously offering a one-way service for evacuees on August 31 and September 1, with priority given to Pursuit employees and remaining seats available to other Jasperites free of charge. If you are an evacuee looking to return to Jasper, please register here.
At this time, housing will only be available for essential workers as we continue to address the community's urgent needs, with the first round of housing expected by the long weekend. To learn more, click here. If you are an essential worker and have not completed a housing application, please visit here.
Business:
The Post Office is open with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Starting Tuesday, September 3, the post office will resume regular operating hours from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Futures West Yellowhead is seeking input from Jasper businesses on their short- and long-term needs. Please complete the survey here. They are also offering a flexible loan program for Jasper businesses.
Businesses are working hard to reopen and support residents. Check out the ongoing list here. If your business is open but not listed, contact us at liaisonofficer@jasper-alberta.ca, and we will add you.
Utilities & Services:
- Potable water has been restored to areas that were being worked on for the last 24-30 hours.
- Waste Management: The waste transfer station is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for residential waste disposal. Commercial waste disposal is available at the West Yellowhead Regional Landfill.
- For general updates on utility restoration, please visit here.
August 28
Re-Entry:
The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park is adjusting its hours to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to lower visitor volume; however, the centre continues to offer essential resources to residents. Representatives from the Municipality of Jasper, Alberta Health Services, the Red Cross, 211, Grand Yellowhead Public School District, and Service Canada remain available. Tomorrow will be the final day for Telus, Public Health Inspectors, and Intact Insurance in person. Team Rubicon is moving to the Legion to continue to support residents.
Alberta Health Services is providing on-site mental health support at the centre and Seton Hospital. Online resources are available here.
As noted earlier, the Edmonton and Calgary Reception Centres will close on September 3. We understand that this news adds to the uncertainty for many Jasperites, and you may still need support after this date. For more guidance on next steps, please click here.
An official housing application is now open for Jasperites in need, with essential workers prioritized. Apply here. A list of FAQs is available here.
Business:
Community Futures West Yellowhead is seeking input from Jasper businesses on their short and long-term needs. Please complete the survey here. They are also offering a flexible loan program for Jasper businesses.
Businesses are working hard to reopen and support residents. Check out the ongoing list here. If your business is open but not listed, contact us at liaisonofficer@jasper-alberta.ca, and we will add you.
EllisDon is looking to partner with local businesses to aid in recovery efforts. Register here.
Utilities & Services:
- For general updates on utility restoration, please visit here.
- Waste Management: The waste transfer station is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for residential waste disposal: t.ly/JSfcI. Commercial waste disposal is available at the West Yellowhead Regional Landfill.
- Appliances: You can still schedule a pickup of contaminated appliances here. Tomorrow will be the last day to schedule a pickup.
August 27
- The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You’ll find friendly faces from the Grand Yellowhead Public School District, Team Rubicon, Alberta Health Services, Service Canada, Telus, and Intact Insurance. Plus, a Public Health inspector will be on-site tomorrow and Thursday for any health-related concerns.
- Community Futures West Yellowhead just released a flexible loan program to support businesses in the Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park during this tough time. More details here.
- Curious to see which businesses are back in action? Check out the list here. If your business is open and missing from the list, give us a shout at liaisonofficer@jasper-alberta.ca, and we’ll get you added to the list!
- EllisDon is also looking to partner with local businesses to help with recovery efforts. Interested? Register here.
- Starting Wednesday, August 27, at 9 a.m., water service will be temporarily interrupted in some areas for 24-30 hours due to essential disinfection work. A notice has already been provided to each impacted household. For general updates on utility restoration, please click here.
- Appliances: Got a contaminated appliance that needs to go? You can still schedule a pickup until August 29. Just click here.
August 26
- The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park remains open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with friendly folks ready to assist residents with questions. Starting tomorrow until Thursday, representatives from the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division will be available at the centre to address any questions you may have about the return to school. Service Canada and Alberta Supports will also be on site tomorrow and Thursday.
- As Jasperites begin to return home, we understand people’s feelings of uncertainty and the many questions surrounding life after the wildfire. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, available here.
- EllisDon continues to look to partner with local businesses to help with recovery efforts. Please register here.
- Crews have worked tirelessly to restore services and reopen the spaces we all cherish. We’re excited to share that Lion’s Park, Firemen’s Park, and Centennial Park are open. Plus, our furry friends will be happy to know that the dog park is open, too!
- And now, for the news many of you have been eagerly awaiting - the Post Office will be open for reduced hours at the retail counter on Thursday, August 29, and Friday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting Tuesday, September 3, regular hours will resume, with the post office open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- For a list of businesses that have reopened, please click here. If your business has reopened but isn’t listed, please email us at liaisonofficer@jasper-alberta.ca, and we’ll gladly update the information.
Utilities & Services:
- Starting Wednesday, August 27 at 9 a.m., water service will be temporarily interrupted in some areas for 24-30 hours due to essential disinfection work. A municipal representative will visit each impacted household to leave a notice tomorrow.
- Appliances: Contaminated appliance pickup is still available until August 29. Please schedule your pick-up here.
August 25
- The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park continues to be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Representatives at the centre are there to help Jasperites and continue to see over 200 people per day.
- We understand many of you have questions about the health and safety of returning to Jasper and assessing your home or business. Alberta Health Services offers a comprehensive guide on returning and reopening after a wildfire. Please click here.
- Local businesses are essential to our community, and we truly appreciate their hard work in reopening and supporting residents. Please check here for a list of open businesses. If your reopened business is not listed, please email us at liaisonofficer@jasper-alberta.ca.
- EllisDon is looking to partner with local businesses to help with recovery efforts. Please register here.
- Crews are working hard on the ground to continue to restore utilities to Jasperites. Utility restoration updates can be found here.
- The Waste Transfer Station is now open seven days per week from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Appliances: Contaminated appliance pickup is available until August 29. Please schedule your pick up here.
- Water: The Boil Water Order has been lifted in many areas. Please check the map for updates.
- Electricity & Gas: ATCO has restored electricity to all undamaged residential properties, and crews continue restoring impacted areas. If you still need to restore gas, call 310-5678 or click here.
- Check 511 Alberta for road information and updates.
- Wildfire and highway information is available on Jasper National Park’s channels.
- For information on re-entry and recovery, please visit our re-entry page.
August 24
- The Re-Entry Support Centre at Commemoration Park is open daily until August 29, 9am - 6pm. Some services have scaled back, but many are still here to help Jasperites!
- The Grande Prairie Reception Centre closes today. Jasperites in the area can visit the Edmonton Centre until September 3. For more information, please visit here.
- Seeing smoke is normal as you return to Jasper. Only report smoke if it’s outside the wildfire area.
- Alberta Health Services: Outpatient services, acute care, and community programs are back up and running in Jasper. Please visit albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18495.aspx and albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page18500.aspx to learn more.
- Highway 93N: The Icefields Parkway opened yesterday for motorists only. People travelling through must stay in their vehicle until further hazard assessments are complete.
- Pyramid Bench Trails: Connecting with nature is core to Jasperites. As of 7 am today, a portion of trails on the pyramid bench have been reopened. Please refer to Jasper National Park for an updated map of open trails. These areas continue to be open to Jasper residents only.
- Community Futures West Yellowhead will be at the Re-Entry Support Centre on August 27 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to support local businesses.
- EllisDon is looking to partner with local businesses to help with recovery efforts. Please register here.
- Appliances: Contaminated appliance pickup ends August 29. Please schedule your pick up here.
- Water: The Boil Water Order has been lifted in many areas. Please check the map for updates.
- Electricity & Gas: ATCO has restored electricity to all undamaged residential properties and crews are continuing to work on restoring impacted areas. For gas relights, call 310-5678 or click here.
- Check 511 Alberta for road information and updates.
- Wildfire and highway information is available on Jasper National Park’s channels.
- For information on re-entry and recovery, please visit our re-entry page.