Jasper Seeks Provincial Funding After Devastating Wildfire

Town council requests financial support from Alberta to recover from significant property tax revenue losses.

Jasper, Alberta, is asking the provincial government for budgetary financial support to avoid cutting services or raising taxes.
A July wildfire destroyed an estimated $283 million worth of property, severely impacting the town's tax base.
The town estimates a loss of over $2 million in annual property tax revenue and additional revenue from utilities and services.
A proposed property tax relief plan includes a one-month tax break for all property owners and nullification of 2024 bills for destroyed properties.
The town's request for funding follows precedents set by similar support given to other Alberta communities after wildfires.