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Jasper town council met Tuesday, discussing updates from the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC), funding for wastewater system upgrades and an upcoming festival.

The JRCC announced Tuesday that temporary accommodations were extended to Feb. 28.

In October when construction on temporary housing sites began, the JRCC said it was working to extend temporary housing contracts with hotels until the new sites were expected to be completed.

There are 63 people currently who have been provided with temporary accommodation. The JRCC is anticipating more requests for temporary accommodation could come from residents who might be nearing the end of short-term housing solutions.

Tuesday is the last day for proposals to the government for low- to medium-density modular housing solutions for Jasper.

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