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Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

Jasper council extends eight term firefighter positions, makes second captain position continuous

"It's critical that we in this time support the recommendations that come from that department to ensure that they're well positioned to continue to provide protection to our community."
Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Interim housing roadway named 'Arnica Avenue'

Council decided against the name Fireweed Avenue due to hesitancy about including fire in the name.
Jasper loses $209.5 million in assessment value due to fire

Jasper loses $209.5 million in assessment value due to fire

The residential assessment took the largest hit with a 14 per cent decrease, or a loss of $164.6 million. Non-residential dropped by six per cent, or $42.4 million, and exempt properties dropped by one per cent, or $2.4 million.
Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

Interim housing roadway may be named 'Fireweed Avenue'

"The name symbolizes the communitys resilience and recovery, making it a meaningful and fitting choice for this roadway."
Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

Tax relief coming for Jasper ratepayers affected by wildfire

The Province has forgiven $1,114,555 in 2024 education property taxes for evacuated, damaged and destroyed properties. It is also providing $1,908,000, reflecting a 90:10 contribution split between the Province and the municipality, in relief for municipal property taxes.
Displaced Jasper residents can vote and run for office next municipal election: Alberta minister

Displaced Jasper residents can vote and run for office next municipal election: Alberta minister

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says all Jasper residents should be able to participate in their local democracy, regardless of circumstance.
Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

Jasper considering pop-up business village for displaced businesses

The village would take up the first row of 21 parking stalls north of the washrooms in the Connaught Drive parking lot near the downtown core.
Jasper looking into loosening restrictions for temporary housing, laydown areas within townsite

Jasper looking into loosening restrictions for temporary housing, laydown areas within townsite

Residents and contractors have been pushing local officials to make more land available for in-town contractor camps, interim residences and laydown areas.
Jasper council passes budget despite uncertainty around provincial funding

Jasper council passes budget despite uncertainty around provincial funding

"We do have an absence of information, but there isn't an uncertainty about the services that need to be delivered from January to June."
Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

Jasper council asks about status of interim housing as site servicing wraps up

"At this moment in time, I still see a pathway to 80 to 100 units being delivered sometime relatively early in the New Year, but it is a challenging pathway for sure, and the longer we go without certainty, the narrower that pathway becomes."
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