Alberta government hosts online town hall for evacuees

Jasper evacuees awaiting news of when they might be allowed to return home will have the opportunity to ask questions to the provincial government tonight

Parks Canada said in an update that they have received many questions about travel between Valmont and Hinton, bus tours of Jasper for evacuees, the status of the electricity supply and the possibility of food rot and contamination.

The Government of Alberta is hosting an online phone meeting for evacuated Albertans. You can go here to get answers to all your questions. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM MDT.

To participate by phone, call: 1-833-380-0691. To participate online, go to: https://video.teleforumonline.com/video/streaming.php

Participants can listen and ask questions online (with subtitles). If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available afterwards.

The City of Calgary is also inviting Jasper evacuees to come and listen at the Shouldice Arena at 1515 Home Road NW. The city says resources and support are available.

If you would like to visit the Shouldice Arena tonight, please register online.