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Powerful motivation for mundane tasks: Former Jasperite volunteering in Ukraine
Community
Powerful motivation for mundane tasks: Former Jasperite volunteering in Ukraine
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
When Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago, like so many people watching the tragedy from afar, Taggart Wilson felt utterly helpless. “When the war started I was spending days online, basically crying, wishing there was something I could do to help,” Wilson said. Advertisement inquiries: andre...
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Nice to Meet You: Ukrainians living in Jasper
Community
Nice to Meet You: Ukrainians living in Jasper
Oksana Polivchak 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Thanks to the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel ( CUAET ) Ukrainians and their family members are granted free, extended temporary status which allows them to work, study and stay in Canada until it is safe for them to return home. Some of those Ukrainians have made their temporary h...
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Jasper to welcome 14 Ukrainian refugees
Alberta Politics
Jasper to welcome 14 Ukrainian refugees
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Jasperites have been extending their hands and hearts to Ukrainians . Now, in the wake of the Russian army’s invasion and the displacement of more than 3 million Ukrainian citizens, they are extending their homes. As of March 22, 14 Ukrainian refugees—with more in the works—have been offered places ...
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I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
News
I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
Bob Covey 
Monday, January 19, 2026
The family members of a 29-year-old who went missing in Jasper two summers ago are putting out a desperate plea for any information about their son an...
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Council briefs: Rebuilding churches, Connaught housing, urban design
Community
Council briefs: Rebuilding churches, Connaught housing, urban design
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Municipality is interested in helping the Anglican and United Churches rebuild from the 2024 wildfire. The Jasper Anglican Church was destroyed in...
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ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Community
ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, January 19, 2026
Resident wants replacement power lines buried underground for safety, aesthetics With replacement power lines going underground for Pyramid Lake and M...
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Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Arts & Culture
Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Amir Said, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Jasper in January, the mountain town’s iconic winter festival, kicks off this week, with a wide variety of events including the Chef’s Table Experienc...
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Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Community
Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Monday, January 12, 2026
A weekend dedicated to hometown hockey netted big smiles and community pride at the Jasper Arena January 9-11. From the smallest skaters to the bigges...
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Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Community
Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Chamber criticizes utility rate model’s ‘inequitable billing tiers’ As council considered increasing utility rates, debate reignited around the Munici...
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Community Dinners to start January 11
Community
Community Dinners to start January 11
Sophie Pfisterer, Guest Contributor 
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In anticipation of the launch of Jasper's Community Dinner program on January 11, contributor Sophie Pfisterer has this report on theCommunity Christm...
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UPDATED: Suspected sexual assailant arrested
Community
UPDATED: Suspected sexual assailant arrested
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Jasper RCMP have arrested an individual in relation to an alleged sexual assault incident. RCMP said today (Monday, January 5) that charges will be la...
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I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
News
I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
Bob Covey 
Monday, January 19, 2026
The family members of a 29-year-old who went missing in Jasper two summers ago are putting out a desperate plea for any information about their son an...
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Council briefs: Rebuilding churches, Connaught housing, urban design
Community
Council briefs: Rebuilding churches, Connaught housing, urban design
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Municipality is interested in helping the Anglican and United Churches rebuild from the 2024 wildfire. The Jasper Anglican Church was destroyed in...
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ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Community
ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, January 19, 2026
Resident wants replacement power lines buried underground for safety, aesthetics With replacement power lines going underground for Pyramid Lake and M...
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Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Arts & Culture
Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Amir Said, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Jasper in January, the mountain town’s iconic winter festival, kicks off this week, with a wide variety of events including the Chef’s Table Experienc...
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<strong>Council briefs: Recovery update, utility rates, supplementary taxes</strong>
Jasper Builds
Council briefs: Recovery update, utility rates, supplementary taxes
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
After an influx of new applicants, the waitlist for interim housing has grown to 58 people. During their regular council meeting yesterday (Tuesday, J...
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I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
News
I just need him back: Missing man’s family issues desperate plea
Bob Covey 
Monday, January 19, 2026
The family members of a 29-year-old who went missing in Jasper two summers ago are putting out a desperate plea for any information about their son an...
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ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Community
ATCO defends new overhead power lines
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, January 19, 2026
Resident wants replacement power lines buried underground for safety, aesthetics With replacement power lines going underground for Pyramid Lake and M...
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Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Arts & Culture
Chef’s Table: Refined dining during Jasper in January
Amir Said, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Jasper in January, the mountain town’s iconic winter festival, kicks off this week, with a wide variety of events including the Chef’s Table Experienc...
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