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On the roof of the Rockies
Hiking and Climbing
On the roof of the Rockies
Cameron Jackson, freelance contributor 
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A father and son’s five-year journey to summit mighty Mount Robson From a distance, Mount Robson looks like something painted onto the horizon. Mount Robson looms large from the Yellowhead Highway. // Creative Commons Its glaciated ridges and sheer cliffs dwarf everything around it. At 3,954 metres,...
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Japanese alpinists summit Mt Alberta on centennial climb
Hiking and Climbing
Japanese alpinists summit Mt Alberta on centennial climb
Bob Covey 
Monday, August 4, 2025
At 4:20 p.m. on July 24, 2025—three days after the 100th year anniversary of its first ascent— two men who had been making their way up the steep, crumbly, snow-covered rock of isolated Mount Alberta suddenly ran out of mountain to climb. With radiant smiles shining through the freezing rain, the cl...
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Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
Community
Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Monday, July 14, 2025
Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta. It’s old (around 75 million years), but lightly used. It’s almost completely hidden from the Icefields Parkway—crowded in among more popular peaks—s...
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Local climbers celebrating lore and lure of Mount Alberta
Hiking and Climbing
Local climbers celebrating lore and lure of Mount Alberta
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Local climbers and Jasper history buffs are gearing up for an exciting tribute to one of the 20th Century’s most significant alpine accomplishments. The Jasper/Hinton section of the Alpine Club of Canada, in conjunction with the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, are hosting a panel discussion on...
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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a signi...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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Council explores year-round paid parking, mulls $718,000 in utility repairs
Local Government
Council explores year-round paid parking, mulls $718,000 in utility repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will reconsider whether to expand paid parking into the winter as council directed administration to explore the feasibilit...
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Jasper-raised author gives back to community
Arts & Culture
Jasper-raised author gives back to community
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Thanks to a recent gift, the Jasper Community Team Society has nearly $10,000 more to distribute to community members in recovery from the 2024 wildfi...
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Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Local Government
Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, March 6, 2026
E mergency utility repairs Council approved using $1.23 million from reserves for an emergency replacement of a water supply pump and the wastewater t...
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West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Alberta Politics
West Yellowhead MLA says he supports a united Canada
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 6, 2026
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long says he does not support Alberta’s separation from Canada. Long, who was appointed as Alberta’s Minister of Infrastruc...
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Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Community
Recovery update: Interim housing, insurance deadlines, reopened trails
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jasper's interim housing program is fully subscribed, more than half of wildfire-affected leaseholders have initiated their permitting and Jasper's la...
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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a signi...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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Council explores year-round paid parking, mulls $718,000 in utility repairs
Local Government
Council explores year-round paid parking, mulls $718,000 in utility repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will reconsider whether to expand paid parking into the winter as council directed administration to explore the feasibilit...
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Road closure on Icefields Parkway extended
Environment
Road closure on Icefields Parkway extended
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Atmospheric river creates extreme avalanche hazard The Icefields Parkway (Hwy93N) will remain closed until at least Saturday, March 21. Extreme avalan...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a signi...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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