Thomas Lukaszuk says legitimate grievances with Ottawa need fixing—but breaking up the country isn't the answer Thomas Lukaszuk is spending a lot of time in his 33-year-old motorhome these days. The former Alberta cabinet minister and founder of Forever Canadian is touring the province with a messag...

A proposed Alberta oil pipeline would pass through Jasper National Park, reviving questions about industrial development in one of Canada's most protected landscapes. According to Alberta's submission to the federal Major Projects Office , roughly seven per cent of the West Coast Oil Pipeline would ...

The Town of Hinton has lowered its cap on short-term tourism suites following pushback from the community and the hotel industry. Council approved an amended bylaw on July 7 reducing the maximum number of Airbnb-style rentals where the owner does not live on site from 130 to 70. Council passed the a...

The Municipality of Jasper is in no rush to replace or refurbish the Jasper Cenotaph, which staff say is only showing some signs of wear and tear. On Tuesday (July 14), committee of the whole directed administration to continue to support the Jasper Legion with the Jasper Cenotaph Project, but at th...

A major investment from one of Jasper's largest tourism employers will help bring 22 new childcare spaces to local families, addressing a longstanding community challenge that has affected parents, employers and the broader local economy for years. Pursuit has committed $400,000 toward the Municipal...

Jasper skate camp shows the power of an inclusive community The first thing Ashley Swinton teaches isn't how to ollie. It's how to fall. "Rise & Shine"—the name of her skateboarding program—is about getting back up after taking a spill, she explained. It's a philosophy that's as much about life as i...

The Jasper Municipal Library Board is warning that provincial legislation could impose additional costs on libraries while paving the road to censorship. Matthew Cairns, secretary for the Jasper Library Board, said that Bill 28—which the government says will keep children from accessing graphic sexu...

After stepping in to organize this year's Canada Day festivities when no community group was available to take the lead, the Municipality of Jasper helped ensure one of the community's biggest annual celebrations carried on uninterrupted. Council approved the move this spring as a stop-gap measure, ...

The federal government has announced an additional $520 million to support Jasper’s recovery from the devastating 2024 wildfire, marking what officials described as the largest single investment ever made in a Canadian national park community. The funding, announced Tuesday in Jasper by federal Fina...

Council is interested in expanding Jasper’s transit system over the next five years, including adding a winter route to Marmot Basin. On Tuesday (June 23), committee of the whole directed administration to incorporate the expansion options into the 2027 – 2031 transit business plan and return prior ...

Jasper Municipal Council members will dip their toes into development matters as the Municipality of Jasper prepares to take over land-use authority from Parks Canada. On Tuesday (June 16), council accepted Jasper National Park superintendent Geneviève Caron’s invitation for councillors in their ind...

Community Outreach Services (COS) is feeling the pressure as external funding is expected to be reduced by $409,000 total over the next three years. Beth LeBlanc, manager of Community Outreach Services, told council on Tuesday, June 9 that 87 per cent of the department’s services are funded through ...

Free June 23 session aims to help residents protect their rights before July 22 limitation period Nearly two years after the Jasper wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, an Edmonton litigation lawyer is urging residents whose insurance claims remain unresolved to take one critical ste...

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of Jasper Jr/Sr High School and École Desrochers! From classrooms and sports fields to stages and mountain trails, these graduates have grown into capable, resilient young adults. As they begin the next chapter of their lives, the Jasper community is proud to ce...

Occupied and Under-Construction Properties Now Match Design-Phase Total Jasper has reached a construction milestone as the number of fire-damaged properties ready for occupancy combined with those that have commenced construction, is equal to the number still in the design phase. Several rebuilt Cab...

Jasper will see new buses on the road within the next year after council awarded a procurement contract to Dynamic Specialty Vehicles on Tuesday (June 2). Administration will negotiate the final vehicle quantity and configuration within the approved $2.25-million budget. Under this contract, at leas...

Youth-focused version of Pathfinders program trains students to help the community on its recovery journey Twenty-three Jasper students were recognized on May 28 for completing the Youth Navigators program, a leadership and mental health initiative designed to help young people support their peers a...

The Municipality of Jasper may soon own its own buses as Jasper Transit shifts from contracting out local transit services to operating a municipally owned fleet. On Tuesday (May 26, 2026), councillors meeting as Committee of the Whole recommended that council award the MOJ's Transit Fleet Procureme...

Reopened after nearly two years of closure following the 2024 wildfire, the beloved Valley of the Five Lakes trail network is once again welcoming hikers into one of Jasper National Park’s most iconic landscapes—although visitors this time will encounter a dramatically changed environment. Parks Can...

The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation (RDCF) has wrapped up its final round of Jasper wildfire relief funding, distributing $85,440 to eight local organizations and bringing the total amount invested in Jasper recovery projects to $140,000 across 15 community groups. Announced May 6, the la...