EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will push the federal government and the Town of Jasper to fast-track the rebuild of the picturesque Rocky Mountain townsite.
Smith says her government is striking a committee of senior civil servants to work with Parks Canada and Jasper leaders to swap ideas, expedite development permits and collaborate on ways to restore Jasper as quickly as possible.
Officials said rain provided a bit of relief, but drier conditions were expected to return in the coming days. "We know and hear that residents want to come home, and we will make that happen when it is safe to do so," said a Facebook post from the town.
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