Brazeau and Poboktan areas of South Boundary Trail reopen
Parks Canada reopened the Brazeau Loop Trails, Nigel Pass and Poboktan Creek Trails July 21.
The area was closed after two grizzly bears broke into backcountry cabins to gain access to horse feed this spring.
Parks said the bears don’t appear to pose a problem anymore, but reminded the public bears are unpredictable and could be a danger to the public if they return.
Closures remain in effect for the South Boundary Trail from Jacques Lake to Brazeau Meadows Horse Camp, including Rocky Pass and all other side and access trails.
Parks suggests people travel in tight groups of four or more, watch for and avoid bears, make noise to make bears aware of your presence, carry bear spray, keep a clean campsite, ensure there are no bear attractants inside your tent and report all predator sightings or carcasses to Jasper Dispatch at 780-852-6155.
Parks responds to two more wildfires in JNP
Parks Canada fire crews responded to two new wildfires in Jasper National Park, July 20. The first fire was located along the CN tracks across the valley from Disaster Point on Highway 16 and was quickly extinguished. The second fire was reported by staff from the Jasper SkyTram who spotted the fire approximately one kilometre southeast of Saturday Night Lake.
The Lake Louise-Kootenay-Yoho initial attack crew extinguished the fire. The fire was started by a lightning storm on July 20 and was extinguished the following day.
Halloween in July returns
It’s going to be a spooky affair as ghosts, goblins and witches descend on the Athabasca Hotel to celebrate Halloween
in July, July 31.
The annual fundraiser is organized by HIV West Yellowhead’s Safe is Sexy campaign.
The event starts at 10 p.m. and patrons are asked to donate $5 to get in the door or, for those wearing costume, $3
