Details about when and how evacuated residents of Jasper will be allowed to return to their homes nearly three weeks after a wildfire forced them to flee will be announced today.

Parks Canada says Unified Incident Command will hold a virtual media briefing this morning to provide information on the phased re-entry into the town of Jasper.

On Saturday, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said the date when people will be permitted back into the town would come Monday.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the date when people will be permitted back into the town would come Monday{ai:summary}<p>As the smoke lifts off Jasper, the folks who fled their homes are poised for news. Parks Canada is ready to unveil the plan for their cautious return after three weeks of uncertainty. </p><p>Mayor Ireland's promise hangs in the air, with Monday marking the hopeful day for re-entry. #society</p>

Jasper evacuees to get information on phased re-entry of town today

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