JASPER, ALTA. — The roads heading into Jasper, Alta., are open, but officials say tourists won't be welcome in the Rocky Mountain town for the foreseeable future.
JASPER, ALTA. — The roads heading into Jasper, Alta., are open, but officials say tourists won't be welcome in the Rocky Mountain town for the foreseeable future.
Although the roads into town are now open, the municipality's incident commander has asked visitors to stay away for now. "If you do show up in town, you can expect to be intercepted by an RCMP officer," she said."They are patrolling and they are interacting with folks on a public relations mission to approach people and speak with them and sort of figure out if they don't look like they're residents … that they are directed to move on."
Both Ireland and Nadon said many businesses that cater to out-of-town visitors are still assessing damages and figuring out staffing plans before they can reopen. Highway 16, the main thoroughfare through the national park, is now fully open after having limited hours over the past few weeks.
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