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Off roading driver rescued from Beauty Creek
News
Off roading driver rescued from Beauty Creek
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
A motorist in Jasper National Park found themselves in a sinking situation last week. On September 18, Parks Canada and other agencies responded to a public report of a vehicle submerged in the Sunwapta River at Beauty Creek. "Got water wings?" // Submitted Beauty Creek is approximately 15 kilometre...
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Mushroom harvesters charged
Environment
Mushroom harvesters charged
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Two people who illegally harvested morel mushrooms in Jasper National Park have been charged with multiple offences. On May 28, 2025, Parks Canada law enforcement officials responded to reports of illegal mushroom harvesting near Lake Edith. Lake Edith is a tranquil oasis that begs to be explored. B...
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“Tired” hikers charged after requiring rescue from closed area
News
“Tired” hikers charged after requiring rescue from closed area
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 20, 2024
Charges are pending after two hikers in a closed area in Jasper National Park were air-lifted to safety by a Parks Canada rescue team. On September 10, Jasper National Park dispatchers responded to a 911 call for help by a party attempting to climb Pyramid Mountain— access trails to which are in an ...
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Charges laid for closure breach
Environment
Charges laid for closure breach
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A Jasper National Park visitor has been charged by law enforcement personnel after entering an area closed for caribou conservation.  On the afternoon of February 26, after receiving a public report, Parks Canada wardens tracked down a skier and a snowshoer who had ignored area closure signs on Jasp...
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Four separate charges laid in illegal drone-flying incidents near Chetamon wildfire
Environment
Four separate charges laid in illegal drone-flying incidents near Chetamon wildfire
Bob Covey 
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Eight different illegal drone-flying incidents in and around an active wildfire in Jasper National Park have resulted in four separate charges being laid by Parks Canada wardens. Katie Ellsworth, Fire Management Officer and Plans Section Chief on the Chetamon Wildfire, said flying illegal drones com...
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Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Alberta Politics
Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, August 1, 2026
A proposed Alberta oil pipeline would pass through Jasper National Park, reviving questions about industrial development in one of Canada's most prote...
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Strychnine on trial
Alberta Politics
Strychnine on trial
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The case for—and against—poisoning prairie ground squirrels On March 30, 2026, the federal government reversed a ban on strychnine and allowed Alberta...
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The Thousandth Mountain
Guest Editorial
The Thousandth Mountain
David Harrap, guest contributor 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Suddenly, I saw the head of a horse above the willows of the overgrown trail. Riderless, and coming towards me. But it was mistaken identity. This was...
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Prepared hikers credited with limiting injuries in rare Jasper grizzly encounter
News
Prepared hikers credited with limiting injuries in rare Jasper grizzly encounter
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Being prepared in bear country helped prevent a potentially far more serious outcome after a grizzly bear made contact with a hiker on the Opal Hills ...
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Building confidence, one push at a time
Community
Building confidence, one push at a time
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Jasper skate camp shows the power of an inclusive community The first thing Ashley Swinton teaches isn't how to ollie. It's how to fall. "Rise & Shine...
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Council approves tax grant program for affordable housing
Jasper Builds
Council approves tax grant program for affordable housing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, July 13, 2026
A new program will allow affordable housing providers to apply for a grant that offsets municipal property taxes. Council approved the program on Tues...
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Jasper girls strike provincial gold, boys earn silver
News
Jasper girls strike provincial gold, boys earn silver
Lucas Habib, sports reporter and soccer dad 
Friday, July 10, 2026
In a summer filled with World Cup excitement, Jasper Minor Sports kept the soccer season going a little longer—and came home with provincial hardware ...
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Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Alberta Politics
Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, August 1, 2026
A proposed Alberta oil pipeline would pass through Jasper National Park, reviving questions about industrial development in one of Canada's most prote...
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Strychnine on trial
Alberta Politics
Strychnine on trial
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The case for—and against—poisoning prairie ground squirrels On March 30, 2026, the federal government reversed a ban on strychnine and allowed Alberta...
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The Thousandth Mountain
Guest Editorial
The Thousandth Mountain
David Harrap, guest contributor 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Suddenly, I saw the head of a horse above the willows of the overgrown trail. Riderless, and coming towards me. But it was mistaken identity. This was...
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Latest ›
The Thousandth Mountain
Guest Editorial
The Thousandth Mountain
David Harrap, guest contributor 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Suddenly, I saw the head of a horse above the willows of the overgrown trail. Riderless, and coming towards me. But it was mistaken identity. This was...
this is a test
Strychnine on trial
Alberta Politics
Strychnine on trial
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The case for—and against—poisoning prairie ground squirrels On March 30, 2026, the federal government reversed a ban on strychnine and allowed Alberta...
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Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Alberta Politics
Proposed Alberta pipeline would cross Jasper National Park
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, August 1, 2026
A proposed Alberta oil pipeline would pass through Jasper National Park, reviving questions about industrial development in one of Canada's most prote...
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Hinton lowers cap on short-term rentals
Community
Hinton lowers cap on short-term rentals
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Town of Hinton has lowered its cap on short-term tourism suites following pushback from the community and the hotel industry. Council approved an ...
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