Despite complicated logistics of evacuating seniors, backcountry hikers and thousands of campers, process was "safe and orderly," according to Mayor Thousands of visitors and residents were evacuated from Jasper National Park and the townsite late Monday night (July 22) after a dynamic wildfire situ...

EVOLVING SITUATION: CHECK ALBERTA EMER G ENCY ALERTS , JASPER NATIONAL PARK and MUNICIPALITY OF JASPER social media for the most up-to-date information The Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued an Evacuation Order. There are multiple wildfires burning in Jasper National Park in...

Two of three wildfires in Jasper’s backcountry have been doused and another is being actively fought by Parks Canada fire crews. Parks Canada wildland fire management personnel are highly trained professionals in wildfire readiness and response. // Supplied Needle Peak wildfire At 2 p.m. on Sunday, ...