The Alberta government is providing up to $149 million to cover costs for the town of Jasper, Alta., which lost a third of its buildings in July's wildfire.

Residents affected by the fire can't access the funding, but the town can use the money to cover staff overtime, firefighter wages, emergency food and shelter, and other administrative expenses.

The funding can also be used for structural protection costs, and to help with infrastructure damaged as a result of the wildfire response.

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