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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a significant snow storm, which will increase the avalanche hazard and require avalanche control operations. “ Up to92cm of snow may arrive byFridayand rain ...
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Icefields Parkway reopened after avalanche work
News
Icefields Parkway reopened after avalanche work
Friday, March 7, 2025
UPDATED: The Icefields Parkway (Hwy93N) has been reopened. The parkway was closed on Saturday, March 8 through to Monday, March 10 . A winter storm was forecast to hit Jasper and Banff National Park March 9-10, bringing as much as 45 cm of snow, according to Parks Canada. "If the full force of this ...
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Avalanche control work complete, Parkway open
Environment
Avalanche control work complete, Parkway open
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Icefields Parkway is back open after being closed intermittently for avalanche work on Wednesday, March 8. Public safety crews required four short closures over the course of the day to conduct the control work. The longest closure lasted 45 minutes, according to Parks Canada. Courtesy Parks Can...
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Update: Parkway, Maligne Road remain open
Business
Update: Parkway, Maligne Road remain open
Bob Covey 
Monday, February 13, 2023
Parks Canada will not close the Icefields Parkway today as planned. The Maligne Lake Road is also open. Snowfall levels from the winter storm forecasted to hit Jasper National Park starting February 12, 2023, were not as significant as expected, Parks Canada says. Still, the agency is advising motor...
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Jasper locals push back on changes at Snaring campground
Community
Jasper locals push back on changes at Snaring campground
Bob Covey 
Monday, August 31, 2026
First-come, first-served campgrounds' days are numbered in Jasper National Park For decades, Jasper residents could decide on a summer camping trip wi...
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Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Business
Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Bob Covey 
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Municipality says new policy will ask Jasperites what a “fair share” of property taxes looks like The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce is asking the Mu...
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Jasper filmmaker seeks support to finish debut festival film
Arts & Culture
Jasper filmmaker seeks support to finish debut festival film
Bob Covey 
Friday, August 28, 2026
For Jasper filmmaker Sophie Pfisterer, the phrase “it is what it is” has become something of a challenge. Pfisterer, a born-and-raised Jasper local st...
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Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Business
Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has earned a spot on National Geographic’s inaugural list of the Best New Hotels in the World , putting the Jasper resort a...
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Old favourites, new discoveries: Folk Fest celebrates 10 years
Arts & Culture
Old favourites, new discoveries: Folk Fest celebrates 10 years
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Jasper Folk Music Festival runs September 11-12. Get tickets here Ten years into the Jasper Folk Music Festival, organizers have learned a thing or tw...
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Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Hiking and Climbing
Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance reporter 
Friday, August 21, 2026
Jasper runners establish new ultra-marathon circuit Alex Lader was lying on the trail, shivering uncontrollably. He had already run more than 80 kilom...
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Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Arts & Culture
Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Bob 
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Flowers in the Ashes explores how Jasper seniors are finding joy, connection and healing after the wildfire In the aftermath of a wildfire, recovery c...
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Council briefs: MOJ exploring church lands redevelopment
Arts & Culture
Council briefs: MOJ exploring church lands redevelopment
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is busy working out the details to potentially help the Anglican Church and United Church jointly rebuild from the 2024 wil...
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Jasper locals push back on changes at Snaring campground
Community
Jasper locals push back on changes at Snaring campground
Bob Covey 
Monday, August 31, 2026
First-come, first-served campgrounds' days are numbered in Jasper National Park For decades, Jasper residents could decide on a summer camping trip wi...
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Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Business
Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Bob Covey 
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Municipality says new policy will ask Jasperites what a “fair share” of property taxes looks like The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce is asking the Mu...
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Jasper filmmaker seeks support to finish debut festival film
Arts & Culture
Jasper filmmaker seeks support to finish debut festival film
Bob Covey 
Friday, August 28, 2026
For Jasper filmmaker Sophie Pfisterer, the phrase “it is what it is” has become something of a challenge. Pfisterer, a born-and-raised Jasper local st...
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Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Business
Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has earned a spot on National Geographic’s inaugural list of the Best New Hotels in the World , putting the Jasper resort a...
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Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Jasper
Arts & Culture
Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 4, 2026
The iconic mountain film tour is coming back to Jasper Sept. 18 and 19, bringing adventure, adrenaline and mountain culture to the Jasper Activity Cen...
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Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Business
Jasper Park Lodge named one of National Geographic’s best new hotels
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has earned a spot on National Geographic’s inaugural list of the Best New Hotels in the World , putting the Jasper resort a...
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Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Business
Chamber challenges Jasper’s 5:1 tax ratio
Bob Covey 
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Municipality says new policy will ask Jasperites what a “fair share” of property taxes looks like The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce is asking the Mu...
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Muni helps bike park ride to the finish line
Biking
Muni helps bike park ride to the finish line
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will provide up to $225,000 of support for the second and final phase of Jasper’s bike park. Municipal councillors voted un...
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