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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 feasibility of a year-round program. “I believe we’re leaving money on the table by not having a parking program in the winter season,” said Coun. Wendy Hall, w...
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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 treatment plant’s primary clarifier rake. Both pieces of equipment failed last November. According to administration, these failures “represent signifi...
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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 would go from $4.50 to $7 per hour for on-street, $3.50 to $7 per hour for parking lots and $17 to $28 for a full day in a lot. Committee of the Whole ...
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Transit talk: Council navigates charged discussion
Community
Transit talk: Council navigates charged discussion
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Friday, January 30, 2026
"Very misleading" Councillor criticizes how transit finances presented; other councillors clap back Jasper Municipal Councillor Laurie Rodger argued that the true municipal contribution to transit was made unclear in an annual transit update on Tuesday (Jan. 27). Town administration’s report stated ...
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Council to consider expanding paid parking
Local Government
Council to consider expanding paid parking
Cameron Jackson 
Monday, February 12, 2024
Paid Parking is Jasper’s cash cow that keeps growing The Municipality of Jasper's administrative team is suggesting to council that Jasper can get more out of its paid parking program. CAO Bill Given is putting forward that Committee of the Whole recommend council expand the town's paid parking prog...
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Park and walk away: Paid parking program seamless for residents
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Park and walk away: Paid parking program seamless for residents
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
As the Municipality of Jasper rolls out its 2023 paid parking program, the organization is making the registration process—and parking itself—as seamless as possible for residents. Automatic renewal ALL residential parking permits from 2022 have been renewed automatically. Residents who applied for ...
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MOJ urging residents to register for paid parking
Local Government
MOJ urging residents to register for paid parking
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 16, 2022
As Paid Parking commences, the Municipality of Jasper is encouraging residents to register their vehicles so they don’t have to pay to park. All this week (Monday, May 16) Paid Parking signs are being erected in the downtown vicinity. As soon as they go up, the program is live. “When the signs are u...
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Jasper, we have a problem: Paid Parking Pilot sputtering on takeoff
Editorial
Jasper, we have a problem: Paid Parking Pilot sputtering on takeoff
Bob Covey 
Sunday, August 1, 2021
I know it’s a pilot project but Paid Parking in Jasper isn’t exactly off to a soaring start. We all laughed when the MOJ had to delay the initiative due to damaged signage, but since it began in earnest, I don’t hear a lot of chuckling. It was bound to be a tough transition for locals—we’d never had...
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Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Business
Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Parks Canada is posting notice that a section of the Wabasso Road (93A) is closed as of 6 p.m., April 4, 2026. The closure is due to falling debris an...
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New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
News
New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
New aesthetics guidelines recommended by local wildfire recovery staff are intended to brighten up Jasper’s local motif and bring in new, colour-curio...
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Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
Jasper History
Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
More than a ribbon of tar and gravel, the Icefields Parkway is a meandering journey of stories and adventures. In 1971, Rory Flanagan was fed up. More...
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Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Community
Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Thursday, April 2, 2026
More than 250 UK-based students in town on a ski holiday got a taste of the good ol’ hockey game. The match, featuring the local oldtimers hockey club...
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Icefields Parkway remains closed “until further notice”
News
Icefields Parkway remains closed “until further notice”
Sunday, March 22, 2026
UPDATE (March 26, 12 p.m.): The Icefields Parkway will reopen on Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m . The Icefields Parkway (Hwy93N) remains closed until fur...
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Council signs off on memorial bench program
Community
Council signs off on memorial bench program
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Sunday, March 22, 2026
The Municipality will charge $4,185 per memorial bench for a 15-year term after council approved a new formalized program on Tuesday (March 17). Appli...
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Local orgs seeking volunteers at Oilers games to help Jasper score big
Community
Local orgs seeking volunteers at Oilers games to help Jasper score big
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 21, 2026
In hockey, most goals don’t happen without an assist. And for a community in recovery, reaching its recovery goals would be impossible without the ass...
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Backcountry paddlers disappointed by new invasive species rules
Environment
Backcountry paddlers disappointed by new invasive species rules
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 20, 2026
Some packrafters' 2026 backcountry plans have been sunk after Parks Canada's new Aquatic Invasive Species strategy surfaced recently, but whitewater a...
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Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Business
Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Parks Canada is posting notice that a section of the Wabasso Road (93A) is closed as of 6 p.m., April 4, 2026. The closure is due to falling debris an...
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New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
News
New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
New aesthetics guidelines recommended by local wildfire recovery staff are intended to brighten up Jasper’s local motif and bring in new, colour-curio...
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Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
Jasper History
Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
More than a ribbon of tar and gravel, the Icefields Parkway is a meandering journey of stories and adventures. In 1971, Rory Flanagan was fed up. More...
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Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Community
Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Thursday, April 2, 2026
More than 250 UK-based students in town on a ski holiday got a taste of the good ol’ hockey game. The match, featuring the local oldtimers hockey club...
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Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Business
Detour to Marmot Basin: Mud and debris closes part of Wabasso Rd
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Parks Canada is posting notice that a section of the Wabasso Road (93A) is closed as of 6 p.m., April 4, 2026. The closure is due to falling debris an...
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Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Community
Jasper skaters and visiting skiers raise funds for local families
Thursday, April 2, 2026
More than 250 UK-based students in town on a ski holiday got a taste of the good ol’ hockey game. The match, featuring the local oldtimers hockey club...
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New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
News
New bold colour motif to brighten up rebuilding Jasper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
New aesthetics guidelines recommended by local wildfire recovery staff are intended to brighten up Jasper’s local motif and bring in new, colour-curio...
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Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
Jasper History
Rocky road: The bumpy backstory of one of the world’s most scenic drives
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
More than a ribbon of tar and gravel, the Icefields Parkway is a meandering journey of stories and adventures. In 1971, Rory Flanagan was fed up. More...
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