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The cycle continues: Wildfire and wildlife
Environment
The cycle continues: Wildfire and wildlife
Mark Bradley 
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
While some animals will die in a fire, most do not. To varying degrees, species have adapted to fires. Biologist and Jasper Local contributor Mark Bradley explains. The Power of the Burn I can’t help but get emotional when I see social media posts about Jasperites who have lost their homes, the hero...
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Fire ban issued for Jasper
Environment
Fire ban issued for Jasper
Effective May 11, Jasper National Park and the Municipality of Jasper are issuing a park and town-wide fire ban
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jasper National Park is issuing a fire ban. The ban is effective Thursday, May 11. Parks Canada announced the fire ban in partnership with the Municipality of Jasper. “The fire ban will help firefighting resources be more readily available where they are needed most and reduce the likelihood of any ...
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Be wildfire prepared, not wildfire scared
Editorial
Be wildfire prepared, not wildfire scared
Bob Covey 
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Photo:Vine Creek prescribed burn spring 2016//B Covey A few miles east of town, up the Jacques Creek drainage, there is a grey rock band on the northwest side of Cinquefoil Mountain. It’s in the subalpine and it’s fairly nondescript. Unless you’re making your way to the Alpine Club of Canada hut on ...
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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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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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Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Business
Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 23, 2026
Jasper has the makings of a hardware store again. As the Jasper Home Hardware on Sleepy Hollow Road is rebuilt following the July 2024 Jasper Wildfire...
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Icefields Parkway to reopen today
News
Icefields Parkway to reopen today
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Icefields Parkway will reopen at 2 p.m. MST today (Thursday, March 26). Parks Canada has said that a 250-metre section of highway covered in avala...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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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 signi...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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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 feasibilit...
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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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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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Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Business
Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 23, 2026
Jasper has the makings of a hardware store again. As the Jasper Home Hardware on Sleepy Hollow Road is rebuilt following the July 2024 Jasper Wildfire...
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Icefields Parkway to reopen today
News
Icefields Parkway to reopen today
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Icefields Parkway will reopen at 2 p.m. MST today (Thursday, March 26). Parks Canada has said that a 250-metre section of highway covered in avala...
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Jasper hears budget implications of land-use authority
Housing
Jasper hears budget implications of land-use authority
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Administration outlined the current and projected state of Jasper’s development planning function as it transitions to municipal responsibility The Mu...
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Icefields Parkway to reopen today
News
Icefields Parkway to reopen today
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Icefields Parkway will reopen at 2 p.m. MST today (Thursday, March 26). Parks Canada has said that a 250-metre section of highway covered in avala...
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Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Business
Temporary hardware store opens in new municipal facility
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 23, 2026
Jasper has the makings of a hardware store again. As the Jasper Home Hardware on Sleepy Hollow Road is rebuilt following the July 2024 Jasper Wildfire...
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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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