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Jasper hears budget implications of land-use authority
Housing
Jasper hears budget implications of land-use authority
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Administration outlined the current and projected state of Jasper’s development planning function as it transitions to municipal responsibility The Municipality of Jasper will require “an ongoing but modest reliance” on taxes when it eventually takes over land-use planning and development from Parks...
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New rules aim to promote more housing
Community
New rules aim to promote more housing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Jasper officials are anticipating recent land-use policy updates will help address the town’s chronic housing shortage and simplify rules for residents. The changes, which came into effect February 9, include loosening restrictions on accessory dwelling units and increasing the maximum height of apa...
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Council endorses land use policy changes
Community
Council endorses land use policy changes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
But keeps parking requirements after hearing from concerned residents Editor's note: This article includes a correction (6:08 p.m. July 16) regarding council's recommendation of a new residential district to accommodate six storey apartment buildings Municipal council has ratified multiple proposed ...
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Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Community
Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is jumping in to lead the organizing of this year’s Canada Day festivities, in what may be the new status quo. On Tuesday (...
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Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Housing
Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Jasper council received updates on wildfire recovery progress, advanced a revised water services bylaw and approved a loan guarantee supporting a new ...
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Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
For millennia, the high-elevation lakes and rivers in Jasper knew not of fish. This may have been due to the hard, mountain winters. Or perhaps to wat...
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From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Environment
From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Bob Covey 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nearly two years after wildfire tore through Jasper, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Management says communities across the country should brace for an...
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Council sets deadline for historic hotel to pay taxes owed
Business
Council sets deadline for historic hotel to pay taxes owed
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, April 23, 2026
U nless its owners come up with a solution by the end of the summer, the historic Astoria Hotel in Jasper will be put up for public auction. Since 202...
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Council approves off-site levies overhaul
Housing
Council approves off-site levies overhaul
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Leaseholders will be paying different rates when adding a net-new development after council approved an updated bylaw on Tuesday (April 21). Under the...
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Council approves $2M in repairs for wildfire-damaged utilities
Housing
Council approves $2M in repairs for wildfire-damaged utilities
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Municipality will spend more than $2 million to replace wildfire-damaged curb stop valves in Cabin Creek, Lodgepole and Miette neighbourhoods. On ...
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Capturing Jasper’s magnetic night sky
Environment
Capturing Jasper’s magnetic night sky
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Jasper photographer Simone Heinrich captured an evening of aurora activity recently. Good things come to those who wait. // Simone Heinrich On Friday ...
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Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Community
Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is jumping in to lead the organizing of this year’s Canada Day festivities, in what may be the new status quo. On Tuesday (...
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Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Housing
Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Jasper council received updates on wildfire recovery progress, advanced a revised water services bylaw and approved a loan guarantee supporting a new ...
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Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
For millennia, the high-elevation lakes and rivers in Jasper knew not of fish. This may have been due to the hard, mountain winters. Or perhaps to wat...
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From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Environment
From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Bob Covey 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nearly two years after wildfire tore through Jasper, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Management says communities across the country should brace for an...
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From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Environment
From recovery to readiness: Jasper’s wildfire experience shaping federal response
Bob Covey 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nearly two years after wildfire tore through Jasper, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Management says communities across the country should brace for an...
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Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Housing
Rebuild permits rise as Jasper moves ahead on housing, water bylaws
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Jasper council received updates on wildfire recovery progress, advanced a revised water services bylaw and approved a loan guarantee supporting a new ...
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Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
For millennia, the high-elevation lakes and rivers in Jasper knew not of fish. This may have been due to the hard, mountain winters. Or perhaps to wat...
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Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Community
Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is jumping in to lead the organizing of this year’s Canada Day festivities, in what may be the new status quo. On Tuesday (...
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