Alberta fires: Danielle Smith announces expedited relief fund for Jasper residents - July 26, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan speak with reporters in Hinton, following a tour of the wildfire staging area. Premier Smith announces the expediting of relief funds for residents evacuated from Jasper, with a one-time payment of $1,250 per adult and $500 per child.
Also in attendance at this news conference are Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and provincial ministers Todd Loewen (forestry and parks) and Mike Ellis (public safety and emergency services).