Alberta announces $2.5M in funding for Jasper tourism

The province is hoping to help Jasper recover from the devastating fire that ripped through the national park over the summer by investing $2.5 million into the area’s tourism operations.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News Edmonton, right at your fingertipsOfficials made the announcement on Friday, saying the funding will help Jasper kick-start operations of its fall-winter season. "Tourism is the backbone of Jasper's economy, and for the town to rebuild, we need to see a strong