Emotional Alberta Premier Says a Third to Half of Jasper Structures Destroyed by Wildfire

Between 30 and 50 percent of the buildings in Jasper have been destroyed by a wildfire that hit the town overnight, according to Alberta’s premier. Premier Danielle Smith gave an emotional update to the media on July 25. “We don’t know particularly which structures have been damaged and which ones have been destroyed, but it’s going to be significant rebuild, and significant displacement for a long period of time.” Clearly upset by the damage in Jasper, Ms. Smith said the park was a jewel for the province. “We share the...