The Municipality of Jasper is looking for members of the public to help make headway on affordable housing in the community. The Jasper Municipal Housing Corporation (JMHC) is recruiting board members. It’s an opportunity to advance the development of affordable housing and hit the ground running on...

A new study in Jasper is endeavouring to dig deep into the local labour market. The research, which is being conducted by Edmonton-based consultants, Ballad Group , aims to get detailed information about the local workforce, said Ginette Marcoux of the Jasper Employment & Education Centre (JEEC) . “...

Parks Canada is seeking input on how land use planning and development services are delivered in Jasper.  On March 16, in two separate in-person sessions, Parks Canada representatives will invite input from Canadians, including Jasper residents, on sharing responsibility with the Municipality of Jas...

Bulging pipes at the Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre is typically a feature, not a bug. However, on December 23, the main sprinkler line in the facility’s ceiling burst after temperatures in Jasper dipped to minus-40 degrees Celsius over the course of several days. Frozen water caused the pipe to ...

Entering the Jasper Pet Outpost, the building replies enthusiastically. As the door opens, customers are met with a cacophony of excited barking, and soon after, by the business’s equally-welcoming owners. Paula Young and Don Schroll’s hands-on approach to pet care is immediately visible; they’re of...

The Jasper National Park realty and development office has issued development permits for a large scale apartment complex on Connaught Drive. “Parks Canada has issued development permitsfor construction oftwo 72-unitrental apartment buildingsat 801 Connaught Driveand 821 Connaught Drive(formerly kno...

Tourism partners working collaboratively to create more return visitors Canada’s visitor economy is still smarting from a post-2020 hangover but Jasper’s destination marketing organization (DMO) says it is developing a strategic plan to help the community earn back its market share. Despite the chal...

The owners of Bear Hill Brewing have made an offer to purchase the historic Chaba Theatre in Jasper and while the deal has not been finalized, the offer has been accepted, pending conditions. Bear Hill Brewing is the parent company of Jasper Brewing Co. Like thousands of kids who grew up in Jasper b...

A new shuttle service designed to alleviate congestion in Jasper’s downtown core and offer convenient transportation to and from Jasper’s campgrounds and high-use areas is up and running as of today (July 15). Jasper Municipal Council approved the use of its COVID relief reserve to fund a pilot proj...