OTTAWA — A simmering dispute over the reconstruction of the fire-ravaged resort town of Jasper, Alta., spilled into public view this week after Alberta housing minister Jason Nixon fired off a letter accusing both federal and local officials of stalling progress in housing displaced residents.

“Despite our best efforts to work in good faith, we have encountered numerous roadblocks and delays from both the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada,” wrote Nixon in a statement posted to social media late Friday night.