Alberta Allocates $149 Million for Jasper Wildfire Recovery

The funding aims to cover municipal costs and expedite the rebuilding process after a third of the town was destroyed in July's wildfire.

The Alberta government is providing nearly $150 million to support the town of Jasper, which was heavily damaged by a wildfire in July.
The funds, sourced from Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program, will cover 90% of eligible municipal expenses, including staff overtime, emergency food and shelter, and administrative costs.
Residents affected by the wildfire are not eligible for direct financial aid from this funding.
Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland expressed gratitude for the provincial support, highlighting its importance for the town's recovery.
This program has previously been used to aid Fort McMurray after the 2016 fire and for flood recovery in central Alberta last year.