Schools in Jasper will re-open on September 17th.
Although the schools were not structurally damaged when a wildfire burned down about 30 per cent of the mountain park town at the end of July, they needed to be cleaned for smoke, ash and dust.
Cleaning work will be extensive, including inspections on ventilation systems and replacing ceiling tiles. Schools will also have a group of mental health specialists to work with staff, students and parents prior to the return.
Schools are expected to have adequate staffing levels, despite about 40 per cent of staff losing their homes in the fire. The provincial government and Alberta Education have been working with the division to find temporary housing for those employees.
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