Properties are engulfed in flames at the corner of Cabin Creek Drive and Patricia Street in Jasper, Alta., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Edmonton businesses and organizations have stepped up to offer their help to Jasper residents who fled their homes a week ago and have no idea when they'll be able to go back.Properties are engulfed in flames in the Jasper, Alta., townsite last week. Edmonton businesses and organizations have stepped up with offers to help the thousands of displaced residents.
The centre, at 12814 58th St., is a place for evacuees to rest and regroup. Volunteers help connect people with long-term lodging and evacuation allowances, while the centre offers emergency clothing, hygiene items, water and snacks. Chianti Italian Restaurant, Fu's Repair Shop, Dolly's Cocktail Bar, The Common and Tutti Frutti are offering free meals. GRETA Bar YEG is offering a free meal of up to $25, and Duchess Bake Shop is offering a free coffee and croissant.
Registered evacuees with wristbands will also receive free admission to all of the city's recreation and leisure centres, as well as the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory and the John Janzen Nature Centre. Other facilities offering free admission to evacuees are the Art Gallery of Alberta, Royal Alberta Museum and Fort Edmonton Park.
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to help business owners from Jasper with offers of office space and boardrooms.
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