Business owners in the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper are getting some financial help from the federal government to help them get back on their feet.
RELATED: The community of Jasper was gutted after a wildfire ripped through the townsite this summer. While a lot was lost, a lot of attractions remain and the town is welcoming visitors to help them back on their feet. Travel writer Tamara Elliott joined Global News at Noon Edmonton to speak about what tourists can expect when they head back to the national park.Business owners in the fire-ravaged Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper are getting some financial help getting back on their feet.
The federal government says it will provide close to $4 million in grants and aid to rebuild the local economy and bring back tourists. Federal Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says $3.5 million in grants will be made available for small business owners. The money goes to businesses with 50 or fewer employees licensed in either the Jasper townsite or Jasper National Park, and does not have to be repaid.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
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