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flag Jasper, Alberta, slowly rebuilds a year after wildfire, facing a 5-10 year recovery.

flag One year after a wildfire destroyed a third of Jasper, Alberta, rebuilding efforts are progressing slowly, with full recovery expected to take 5 to 10 years. flag Of the 185 affected properties, 114 have been cleared for construction, while 71 are still awaiting soil testing. flag The fire led to a 20% loss of accommodations, but tourism has partially recovered, with hotels nearly full since May. flag Residents' emotions remain mixed, and there is tension between the town and the Alberta government over the response to the disaster.

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