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Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 18 – Premier Smith demands apology from Jasper after report said Alberta hindered wildfire response that displaced 25,000 people and destroyed a third of the townsite last summer.
- On July 18, 2025, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Jasper apologize and retract the report, criticizing it as politically motivated and overlooking Alberta's firefighting contributions.
- Based on surveys of more than 200 firefighters and other front-line staff, the report was commissioned by Jasper, illustrating its methodology.
- The Jasper report reveals Alberta's government complicated the response by requesting information despite lacking jurisdiction, impacting firefighting efforts.
- Smith called the report `not only appears politically motivated, it is also misguided`, adding `I hope they go back to the drawing board.`
- Next week, Jasper will mark one year since the wildfires, and Olszewski said she plans to attend the anniversary next week.
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Alberta Premier Demands Apology Over Critical Wildfire Report by Town of Jasper
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called for the withdrawal of a report by the town of Jasper on last year’s wildfire, saying it “overlooks” the province’s efforts in response to the natural disaster. The fire burned through Jasper in July 2024, forcing the evacuation of about 25,000 residents and visitors, and destroying a third of buildings in the town. The July 17 report commissioned by the Municipality of Jasper to examine the response to t…
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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.
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