One-third of the town's buildings were destroyed, and the municipality estimates it has lost access to $1.25 million in annual property tax revenue.
WATCH ABOVE: A significant step for Jasper, which is still recovering from July’s wildfire. The state of emergency lifted Sunday.The town council of Jasper, Alta., is set to discuss today if it will ask for funding from the provincial government to offset reduced property tax revenues for the next three years.
One-third of the town’s buildings were destroyed, and the municipality estimates it has lost access to $1.25 million in annual property tax revenue.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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