The back-to-school season is almost over for many Albertans, but for Jasper students, their studies are just beginning.
Classes returned to the two school buildings in town a few weeks later than normal after wildfire ripped through the community this summer. The schools were saved from the fire itself, but the smoke and heat led to weeks of construction and cleanup to prepare classrooms for returning kids.
19:57Jasper students head back to class
The back-to-school season is almost over. But for Jasper students, their studies are just beginning. After wildfire ripped through the community this summer, destroying a third of all buildings in the townsite, there was a big focus on getting the two school buildings back up and running. Provincial affairs reporter Janet French sits down with host Clare Bonnyman to talk about the return to class and some of the big issues facing Alberta and Edmonton students this school year.
Provincial affairs reporter Janet French sits down with host Clare Bonnyman in the latest episode of the This is Edmonton podcast to talk about the return to classes in Jasper. Plus it’s a busy fall in Alberta, and they break down some of the big issues facing Alberta and Edmonton students this school year.
This is Edmonton is posted online every Wednesday. Listen here or get in touch at thisisyeg@cbc.ca.