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7 months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

Trailers for displaced locals arrived in Jasper, Alberta, this week, about seven months after a wildfire damaged much of the town, with approximately 200 livable spaces provided by 100 trailers expected by week’s end.
Michael Fark, director of recovery for Jasper, stated that solving funding issues is crucial, as the town cannot absorb servicing costs on its own.
The Alberta government allocated over $178 million since the wildfire, but threats to withdraw funding if not used for detached homes have caused disputes with local authorities.
Federal Minister Terry Duguid emphasized that mandating low density, detached homes will never meet local demand, while inviting collaboration on rebuilding efforts.

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7 months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

The initial delivery will hold about 150 households and workers like teachers, doctors and nurses will move in first. Another 120 units of work camp-style buildings is also coming.

10 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

The first trailers to house displaced locals rolled into Jasper, Alta., this week, about seven months after a third of the town was ravaged by a runaway wildfire.

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First interim homes arrive in Jasper, nearly 7 months post-wildfire

After a July 2024 wildfire destroyed about a third of the Jasper townsite, the first batch of government-sourced interim homes for displaced residents is on the ground. The CBC’s Acton Clarkin has more on how the homes are expected to ease some of the community's housing demand.

10 days ago·Canada

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Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

The first trailers to house displaced locals rolled into Jasper, Alta., this week, about seven months after a third of the town was ravaged by a runaway wildfire.

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