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A 100-unit cap was initially proposed, but council raised it to 130 to accommodate existing operators.

During the wildfire-related delays to the recreation facility renovations and subsequent cleanup, the pool suffered damage to the basin coating while being pressure washed, causing a delay of two-to-three weeks.

Utility serving is ongoing for the land parcels within the townsite allocated for interim housing.

Administration will return to council with alternate service level approaches to ensure walkability in the community this winter. This will include potential financial implications for the municipality.

Council members currently earn a base salary and can claim per-diem payments for attending meetings, such as for regional boards and committees, and events as part of their official duties.

The wildfire temporarily halted work and necessitated additional cleaning, particularly in the Aquatic Centre. After remobilizing at the end of September, Carlson Construction resumed activities.

Interim housing will be located at the northeast end of town, along Connaught Drive adjacent to the future RCMP detachment and on a site called 2B just south of Highway 16.

The Jasper Seniors Society, which occupies the lounge and has 175-plus members, is vocally opposed to relocating, saying that it has a lease with the municipality.

Jasper Transit re-launched on Sept. 17 on a recovery schedule, in step with the first day of school as this service provides busing for students.

The Municipality of Jasper has submitted an application for $73.14 million in expenditures to the provincial Disaster Recovery Program.