News Releases

Canadian Red Cross provides support for interim housing units in Jasper

February 26, 2025 - Starting this week, the Canadian Red Cross is providing property management services to Jasper, Alberta residents at interim housing units in the community. The Red Cross is providing support at the request of Parks Canada and in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper. 

Three years on, the Canadian Red Cross provides vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine

February 24, 2025 - As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Canadian Red Cross remains committed to providing vital humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine and displaced in neighbouring countries.

Statement responding to news of an agreement between Israel and Gaza

January 15, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross is encouraged by news of an agreement between the parties fighting in Israel and Gaza which includes a ceasefire.

Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance this holiday season for Jasper residents impacted by wildfires in Alberta

December 09, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross will be providing an additional one-time $500 payment per household for people impacted by the 2024 Alberta wildfires. 

Appeal launched to help people impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene

October 10, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricanes Milton and Helene Appeal to help support people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the United States.

Update on Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East

October 06, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross remains deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East following a year of escalating conflict. The ongoing hostilities are generating unimaginable pain and suffering. Civilians including women and children, older adults, and the wounded and sick continue to experience the greatest impacts.  

Canadian Red Cross provides financial support to small businesses and not-for-profits in Jasper and surrounding area

September 17, 2024 - Thanks to funds raised for the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and with financial support from the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross has announced the Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program

Re-entry Support Centre opened in Jasper, Alberta to assist residents impacted by the fires

August 16, 2024 - The Re-entry Support Centre is a one-stop location for information and services as Jasper residents enter the community.

Canadian Red Cross announces additional financial assistance for people impacted by wildfires in Jasper, Alberta

August 15, 2024 - Starting today, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing an additional $500 in one-time financial assistance for households who registered with the Red Cross after the wildfire evacuation and whose primary residence is in Jasper, Alberta.

Red Cross opens collaborative Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta

August 08, 2024 - Today, the Canadian Red Cross opened a Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta, that will bring together community organizations and other partners in a collaborative effort to provide essential support for those impacted by the wildfires in Jasper.