US EditionAlberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called on the town of Jasper, which was heavily damaged by last summer's wildfire, to issue an apology and withdraw a report that criticized her administration's handling of the disaster.
- The town of Jasper released a report on July 17, 2025, based on surveys conducted with over 300 firefighters and front-line personnel who indicated that Smith's government hindered the federally controlled fire response.
- Smith said Alberta provided firefighters, equipment and financial resources from the start, but criticized the report for overlooking these contributions and politicizing the unified command response.
- She emphasized that the assistance highlighted the need for unified command, described the report as inaccurate and unjust, called for its retraction, and requested an apology from Jasper for the federal fire that occurred within a national park.
- Smith's demands and criticism suggest ongoing tension over fire management roles, with implications for interagency cooperation and future wildfire responses in federally managed areas.
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Jasper points to 'mischaracterization' of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology
OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer's devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize.
·Canada
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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper for critical report
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer’s devastating blaze.
In her view, Alberta's contribution to firefighters, equipment and financial resources has been ignored.
·Montreal, Canada
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