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Jasper marks year since wildfire drove thousands from town
One year after a wind driven blaze forced 20 000 visitors and 5 000 residents to flee Jasper Alberta the town held a remembrance. Leaders including federal minister Eleanor Olszewski Alberta minister Todd Loewen and NDP leader Naheed Nenshi addressed recovery noting homes and tourism rebounding while warning of ongoing challenges. The town disputed a third party report criticizing provincial involvement and pledged continued support for rebuilding efforts with permissions and soil testing delaying some projects.
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Jasper
Alta
Richard Ireland
Jasper Fire Department
Parks Canada
Federal Emergency Management
Eleanor Olszewski
Alberta Forestry
Todd Loewen
Danielle Smith
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Ireland
Loewen
Smith
NDP
Naheed Nenshi