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Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Community
Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“One thing that has been clear is human behaviour hasn't changed. We tend to think that the last fire was an anomaly, think of it as unfortunate, and don’t plan for the next one.”- Alan MacEachern One of Canada’s most eminent environmental historians is coming to Jasper to share lessons of wildfires past. On Saturday, May 17, Alan MacEachern, a professor of history from Western University, will pr...
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First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Biking
First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Vicious Cycle's pop-up location opened on May 1; eight more businesses are expected to move in over the next two months until an official launch on th...
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Trail Running film festival celebrating culture and community
Arts & Culture
Trail Running film festival celebrating culture and community
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Film buffs and trail fanatics alike will be running to the Jasper Legion this Saturday. The Trail Running Film Festival —a collection of films documen...
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Local News ›
Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Community
Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Mayor Richard Ireland emphasized that if the province had not promised to provide financial stabilization funding, council would have been forced to r...
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Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Business
Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 12, 2025
Agency encouraging rebuild applicants to book a pre-application meeting Jasper’s rebuild has hit a significant milestone, the Insurance Bureau of Cana...
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Drugs and weapons charges dropped
News
Drugs and weapons charges dropped
Monday, May 12, 2025
Drug and weapons-related charges laid on two Jasper individuals last year are not being pursued, according to the RCMP. In March of 2024, drug traffic...
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Peaks & valleys ›
“The pinnacle of ski mountaineering in Canada” Historic descent on Mount Robson
News
“The pinnacle of ski mountaineering in Canada” Historic descent on Mount Robson
Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative, Robson Valley Goat Newspaper 
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
A British Columbia athlete has skied from the summit of the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. On February 16, Christina Lustenberger and ski mount...
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First turns of Jasper in January: Tips for skiing with kids
Community
First turns of Jasper in January: Tips for skiing with kids
Bob Covey 
Monday, January 13, 2025
Like thousands of snow thirsty Albertans, I will always love riding at Marmot Basin.  Despite our local mountain not always being in the same condensa...
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Environment ›
Alberta’s cougar harvest policy doesn’t track
Alberta Politics
Alberta’s cougar harvest policy doesn’t track
Mark Bradley and Bob Covey 
Friday, February 14, 2025
Last week, while checking some of his trail cameras near Canmore’s Gap Lake, conservationist and wildlife photographer John E. Marriott came upon a co...
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On the precipice of climate activism
Arts & Culture
On the precipice of climate activism
Bob Covey 
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Wild Aerial to screen during Jasper in January An aerial athlete and climate champion who lost her home and possessions in the Jasper Wildfire is brin...
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Next step, caribou: Breeding facility ready for first residents
Environment
Next step, caribou: Breeding facility ready for first residents
Bob Covey 
Friday, January 10, 2025
Staff at Jasper’s caribou breeding facility are gearing up to officially welcome its first animals. The 2024 Jasper Wildfire burned some of the $38 mi...
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Parkway closing for avalanche control work
Business
Parkway closing for avalanche control work
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Parks Canada is temporarily closing the Icefields Parkway today (Saturday, December 7) for avalanche control. The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) will be ...
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Glutton for punishment: will poor Alberta policy doom our wolverines?
Alberta Politics
Glutton for punishment: will poor Alberta policy doom our wolverines?
Mark Bradley 
Friday, December 6, 2024
The wolverine is a reclusive, mysterious animal that is rarely seen by humans. I t’s scientific name is Gulo gulo, which translates to ‘glutton’ or ‘I...
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Arts and culture in jasper ›
Spellbound: Youth-led theatre group ready to raise the curtain
Arts & Culture
Spellbound: Youth-led theatre group ready to raise the curtain
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 18, 2025
A group of local thespians are ready to cast a spell on Jasper. Jasper Acts—a community theatre group made up of a diverse, dedicated group of actors ...
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Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Arts & Culture
Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
A Utah-based artist whose favourite subjects to paint are rugged, rough-hewn and rigorous, figures he’ll have plenty of inspiration in Jasper this wee...
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New live music platform aims to connect artists and audiences
Arts & Culture
New live music platform aims to connect artists and audiences
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Rocky Mountain Live will help artists and arts organizations reach their audiences and each other A new live music platform is amplifying local artist...
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History of jasper national park ›
The moments we mark: Remembering the bold vision of Cabin Creek West
Jasper Builds
The moments we mark: Remembering the bold vision of Cabin Creek West
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Monday, April 21, 2025
History is having a moment in Jasper. Students and teachers of history understand that what gets remembered —the moments that society marks—are freque...
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Most Read ›
Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Business
Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 12, 2025
Agency encouraging rebuild applicants to book a pre-application meeting Jasper’s rebuild has hit a significant milestone, the Insurance Bureau of Cana...
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Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Community
Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Mayor Richard Ireland emphasized that if the province had not promised to provide financial stabilization funding, council would have been forced to r...
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First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Biking
First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Vicious Cycle's pop-up location opened on May 1; eight more businesses are expected to move in over the next two months until an official launch on th...
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Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Community
Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“One thing that has been clear is human behaviour hasn't changed. We tend to think that the last fire was an anomaly, think of it as unfortunate, and ...
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Latest ›
Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Local Dining
Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Indulge your senses and support Jasper at the 2025 Taste of Spring Festival Ding ding ding! Let’s get ready for your stomach to RUMBLE! Spring is in t...
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Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Alberta Politics
Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Yellowhead's federal election candidates answer 7 Questions about their 2025 campaign in their own (typed) words Editor's Note: The Jasper Local reach...
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Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Alberta Politics
Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A group of Alberta energy executives has cancelled their corporate retreat in Jasper because they’re mad that the municipality’s mayor wants federal p...
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GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Community
GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is welcoming a new, home-grown educator into the division’s top leadership position. Starting July 1, Hin...
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Most Read ›
Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Business
Parks Canada responding to permit process bottlenecks
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 12, 2025
Agency encouraging rebuild applicants to book a pre-application meeting Jasper’s rebuild has hit a significant milestone, the Insurance Bureau of Cana...
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Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Community
Jasper council opts not to reduce 2025 budget
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Mayor Richard Ireland emphasized that if the province had not promised to provide financial stabilization funding, council would have been forced to r...
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First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Biking
First business opens in Jasper pop-up village with more on the way
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Vicious Cycle's pop-up location opened on May 1; eight more businesses are expected to move in over the next two months until an official launch on th...
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Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Community
Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“One thing that has been clear is human behaviour hasn't changed. We tend to think that the last fire was an anomaly, think of it as unfortunate, and ...
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Latest ›
Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Local Dining
Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Indulge your senses and support Jasper at the 2025 Taste of Spring Festival Ding ding ding! Let’s get ready for your stomach to RUMBLE! Spring is in t...
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Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Alberta Politics
Straight up: We asked, some answered.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Yellowhead's federal election candidates answer 7 Questions about their 2025 campaign in their own (typed) words Editor's Note: The Jasper Local reach...
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Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Alberta Politics
Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A group of Alberta energy executives has cancelled their corporate retreat in Jasper because they’re mad that the municipality’s mayor wants federal p...
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GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Community
GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is welcoming a new, home-grown educator into the division’s top leadership position. Starting July 1, Hin...
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