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One night (bis)only: Untamed Table reunites chefs
Arts & Culture
One night (bis)only: Untamed Table reunites chefs
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Taste of Spring festival uncorked at Olive Bistro “We need something with some acidity… something to wake up your palate for the rest of the night.” Jasper's Joost Tijssen inspects a Sangiovese rosé from the Emilia Romagna region in Forli-Cesena, Italy. // Bob Covey At approximately 7 p.m. on Saturd...
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A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Arts & Culture
A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Amir Said 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Festival will feature astronomy experts, space-themed experiences and signature events that highlight Jasper's exceptional stargazing opportunities Jasper’s dark sky will soon be back in the spotlight. The 15th iteration of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival is set to illuminate the national park October ...
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Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Local Dining
Royal rumbling: 10 burgers, two winners, zero regrets
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Indulge your senses and support Jasper at the 2025 Taste of Spring Festival Ding ding ding! Let’s get ready for your stomach to RUMBLE! Spring is in the air, local rafting companies are guiding clients down the river, and visitors and residents are revelling in a special season that is prime for a p...
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After Dark Series lighting up the night
Arts & Culture
After Dark Series lighting up the night
Thursday, January 23, 2025
At 53 degrees north in January, dark comes quick. But during Jasper in January , that’s a good thing: since January 10, Jasper in January’s After Dark Series has been lighting up the night! In 2025, an incredible line up of artists, song writers, DJs, comedians and unique performers have graced vari...
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Ice Wall helping Jasper climb to new heights
Business
Ice Wall helping Jasper climb to new heights
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Curtain Call, Polar Circus, Weeping Wall…Patricia Street? One of these Rocky Mountain ice climbing classics is not like the other. However, thanks to the creative minds at Rockaboo Mountain Adventures and with support from Travel Alberta, ice climbing is rising up in downtown Jasper. Along with ice ...
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Jasper council approves 10 per cent tax increase
Business
Jasper council approves 10 per cent tax increase
Bob Covey 
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Not all onboard with transit plan   Jasper municipal councillors have approved Jasper’s 2024 operating and capital budgets, but members of the local tourism bureau remain concerned for Jasper’s fiscal future.  After six marathon sessions to deliberate on what administration presented to them on Nove...
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Increased DMF will help stabilize economy: Tourism Jasper
Business
Increased DMF will help stabilize economy: Tourism Jasper
Bob Covey 
Friday, December 8, 2023
Jasper’s Destination Marketing Organization is increasing the fee it levies on visitors. Added onto every bill hotel guests receive at the end of their stay, and onto many of the cheques that diners in Jasper get at the conclusion of their meal, is a two percent Destination Marketing Fee (DMF). On a...
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Tourism Jasper lobbies councillors to reduce tax increase
Business
Tourism Jasper lobbies councillors to reduce tax increase
Bob Covey 
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Tourism Jasper has serious concerns about the Municipality of Jasper’s proposed 2024 budget. Representatives from the Destination Marketing Organization tabled a statement on the potential increases to Jasper’s tax requisition during the November 28 Committee of the Whole meeting . “We feel we must ...
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Wait times down, reservations up: Campsite booking system problems in the past
Business
Wait times down, reservations up: Campsite booking system problems in the past
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Problems that confounded Parks Canada’s online campground reservation service in years past appear to be in the rear view mirror. Meanwhile, occupancy rates in Jasper’s hotel sector have rebounded from the pandemic.  Issues which plagued Parks Canada’s online campground reservation system were resol...
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Podcasting phenom dishes Real Talk on Jasper, cannabis and journalism
Arts and Culture
Podcasting phenom dishes Real Talk on Jasper, cannabis and journalism
Bob Covey 
Monday, November 1, 2021
The first time Edmonton journalist and talk show host Ryan Jespersen came to Jasper, he had somewhat of an epiphany. Despite growing up in Alberta and loving the mountains, it wasn’t until the mid-2000s that Jespo, as he’s known, finally bypassed Banff and made the trek to the Athabasca Valley. The ...
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Alberta Politics
Can Jasper take a mulligan on the limp handshake of greeting signs?
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Can we talk about the new signs that adorn the east and west entrances of our town? “Adorn” might not actually be the right word—that term usually applies to things which make something more attractive. Regretfully, Jasper’s new entrance signs do the opposite—like gi...
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Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Community
Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
As an out-of-control wildfire burns south of Whitecourt, local emergency officials are urging residents to be prepared. The fire, known as WWF017, gre...
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Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Environment
Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 15, 2026
A sudden ban on watercraft and wading gear in Mount Robson Provincial Park has sent shockwaves through the Jasper and Valemount paddling communities. ...
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Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Jasper Builds
Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will have to borrow an unspecified amount if council decides to undertake an estimated $7.63 million in additional repairs ...
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Charlotte’s Web to stick with audiences
Arts & Culture
Charlotte’s Web to stick with audiences
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jasper Acts Presents:  Charlotte’s Web , A Heartwarming Celebration of Youth, Community, and Live Theatre This weekend, Jasper Acts invites audiences ...
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Finding hope in the moment: A conversation with Shad
Arts & Culture
Finding hope in the moment: A conversation with Shad
Bob Covey 
Monday, April 27, 2026
As he prepares for his May 2 performance in Jasper , Canadian hip hop artist Shad is thinking less about a fixed setlist and more about the feeling of...
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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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Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Community
Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
As an out-of-control wildfire burns south of Whitecourt, local emergency officials are urging residents to be prepared. The fire, known as WWF017, gre...
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Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Environment
Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 15, 2026
A sudden ban on watercraft and wading gear in Mount Robson Provincial Park has sent shockwaves through the Jasper and Valemount paddling communities. ...
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Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Jasper Builds
Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will have to borrow an unspecified amount if council decides to undertake an estimated $7.63 million in additional repairs ...
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Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Environment
Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 15, 2026
A sudden ban on watercraft and wading gear in Mount Robson Provincial Park has sent shockwaves through the Jasper and Valemount paddling communities. ...
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Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Jasper Builds
Council mulls $7.63M in utility repairs, overhauling green space plan
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper will have to borrow an unspecified amount if council decides to undertake an estimated $7.63 million in additional repairs ...
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Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Community
Alberta wildfire a reminder of need to prepare
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
As an out-of-control wildfire burns south of Whitecourt, local emergency officials are urging residents to be prepared. The fire, known as WWF017, gre...
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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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