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Letter: Thumbs down for paid parking infrastructure
Letters
Letter: Thumbs down for paid parking infrastructure
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
As I just arrived today for my two-day stay here I'd be happy to pay for parking, IF I could pay. The self-pay machine does not work, and I refuse to enter any credit card or other financial info and appsinto my cellphone. That leaves me completely unable to pay parking. I left a note on my motorcyc...
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Budget 2024: Councillors considering double digit percent increase to tax requisition
Business
Budget 2024: Councillors considering double digit percent increase to tax requisition
Bob Covey 
Friday, November 24, 2023
Administration requesting five new staff positions; utility rate plan paying off; paid parking generated $1M in 2023 Jasper councillors recommended supporting most of the proposed 2024 municipal budget that town administrators presented to them on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov 21 and 22). The $36.4 mil...
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Business owners speak out on lack of council support
Business
Business owners speak out on lack of council support
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Two local business owners are concerned about the lack of business supports in the wake of Jasper’s September 4-14 power outage emergency. Patricia Street proprietors Lynn Wannop and Shelley Koebel both attended the September 27 committee of the whole meeting, on behalf of their individual businesse...
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Jasper rolls out 500 hour paid parking program
Local Government
Jasper rolls out 500 hour paid parking program
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
As the Municipality of Jasper prepares to roll out its residents’ credit system, the town’s recently-developed paid parking program has issued nearly 100 violation tickets and grossed upwards of $50,000 in revenue. “Visitors are clearly paying,” said Director of Protective and Legislative Services, ...
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Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
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Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
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Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
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Council briefs: Off-site levies, tax policy engagement
Jasper Builds
Council briefs: Off-site levies, tax policy engagement
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, February 13, 2026
Council will seek feedback before increasing off-site levies to cover the cost that net new development puts on municipal infrastructure. Town planner...
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Rotary Club to release more relief funding
Community
Rotary Club to release more relief funding
Friday, February 13, 2026
Rotarians are making available a second round of fire relief funding for local Jasper-area organizations. The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundati...
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Air quality monitoring continuing in Jasper under new management
Community
Air quality monitoring continuing in Jasper under new management
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, February 9, 2026
To help provide peace of mind for a recovering community, the West Central Airshed Society (WCAS) has taken up long-term air monitoring for Jasper. Th...
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JRCC hearing complaints about debris removal invoicing
Community
JRCC hearing complaints about debris removal invoicing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC) has received feedback from residents about higher-than-expected invoices associated with the bulk debri...
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Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
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Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
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Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
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Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
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Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
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Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
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Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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