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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Community
Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A beloved family is saying goodbye to Jasper, and their friends are throwing a bittersweet going-away party. “There will be a lot of tears,” said organizer Twila Paterson. “There already have been.” Charlene Tio-Tio and Twila Paterson have shared many milestones in Jasper together. Paterson has orga...
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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 frequently rare, collectively experienced, and often, traumatic events. July 24, 2024 was this . That day will be a “moment” in Jasper history that will be ...
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Move-in day for first interim housing residents
Community
Move-in day for first interim housing residents
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Yesterday was the long-awaited move-in day for residents of Jasper's interim housing. On, February 26, 2025, the first of hundreds of Jasperites displaced by the July 24, 2024 wildfire were handed the keys to their new lodgings. “So stoked and so happy,” Philip Samonte said about his mood as he, alo...
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No more road blocks: first 60 housing units arrive in Jasper
Community
No more road blocks: first 60 housing units arrive in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The first trailer loads of Jasper’s interim housing units were trucked into the community today (February 11, 2025). Squeezing under the 5.1 metre CN bridge at the east end of Jasper, 60 mobile housing structures— procured by Parks Canada after months of uncertainty in the community—began arriving o...
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Feds announce nearly $40 million to address housing in Jasper
Community
Feds announce nearly $40 million to address housing in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Friday, February 7, 2025
Jasper’s urgent housing needs have been given a $39.4 million shot in the arm. Yesterday (February 6, 2025), the federal government announced a $9.4 million contribution to Jasper’s longer-term housing solutions, as well as $30 million to provide interim housing for those displaced by the July 24 wi...
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300-plus interim housing units en route to Jasper
Alberta Politics
300-plus interim housing units en route to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, February 3, 2025
Jasperites finally have some answers about interim housing. Details about the type, layout and anticipated location of Parks Canada-procured interim housing have been released by the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre. According to the JRCC, approximately 100 duplex-style trailers, representing up ...
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Developers of 144-unit apartment given third permit extension
Community
Developers of 144-unit apartment given third permit extension
Bob Covey 
Monday, December 30, 2024
Developers of a large scale apartment complex on Connaught Drive have been given a third six-month extension of their permit from Parks Canada. In December of 2022, MDMC Development received development permits for their proposed 144 unit apartment building at Parcel GB . Development permits are iss...
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Jasper housing policy simplified
Community
Jasper housing policy simplified
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper are making Jasper’s rebuilding process simpler. Yesterday the joint agencies released new, streamlined policy to guide the community’s recovery. “This is an important step forward in recovering from … the hardest challenge we have faced together,” said Jas...
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Province commits $112M for 250 interim housing units in Jasper
Community
Province commits $112M for 250 interim housing units in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The production of 250 modular homes is being fast-tracked by the Alberta government to support Jasper residents who lost their homes in the July 24 wildfire. Yesterday (October 21), alongside Mayor Richard Ireland, West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long and Evergreens Foundation CAO Kristin Chambers, Minis...
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Permits extended for Connaught Drive apartment project
Business
Permits extended for Connaught Drive apartment project
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Developers of a large scale apartment complex on Connaught Drive have been given a second six-month extension from Parks Canada. In December of 2022, MDMC Development received development permits for their proposed 144 unit apartment building at Parcel GB .  Development permits are issued for one ye...
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The dukes of hazard trees
Environment
The dukes of hazard trees
Bob Covey 
Monday, July 7, 2025
When normal forestry practices don’t cut it: With a light-on-the-land touch, specialized arborists are cleaning up Jasper’s burn debris It’s a widely-...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park
Jasper History
Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Monday, June 23, 2025
100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...
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Two hikers killed by rockfall event at Bow Glacier Falls
Environment
Two hikers killed by rockfall event at Bow Glacier Falls
Friday, June 20, 2025
The Rockies hiking community is mourning the loss of two of its members today. Calgary's Jutta Hinrichs, 70 years old, a member of the hiking group Sl...
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The bear necessities
Environment
The bear necessities
Bob Covey 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Collars, fences and attractant elimination keys to bear management Jasper National Park bear biologists are keeping a close eye on area grizzlies. At ...
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CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2025
Community
CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Jasper Jr/Sr High School and École Desrochers! These bright young individuals are now stepping confidently in...
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The dukes of hazard trees
Environment
The dukes of hazard trees
Bob Covey 
Monday, July 7, 2025
When normal forestry practices don’t cut it: With a light-on-the-land touch, specialized arborists are cleaning up Jasper’s burn debris It’s a widely-...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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The dukes of hazard trees
Environment
The dukes of hazard trees
Bob Covey 
Monday, July 7, 2025
When normal forestry practices don’t cut it: With a light-on-the-land touch, specialized arborists are cleaning up Jasper’s burn debris It’s a widely-...
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Walking Through Fire: Wildlife
Environment
Walking Through Fire: Wildlife
Kirsten Schmitten 
Friday, July 4, 2025
Part 2: Home is where the hearth is In Part 1 of our Walking Through Fire series , we discussed how post-fire vegetation bounces back. But what about ...
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Float on: Canada Day Parade gallery
Arts & Culture
Float on: Canada Day Parade gallery
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Jasperites donned their red and white, kitted out their floats and paraded around the community with pride on Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1). Local busi...
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