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Sidewalk seating receives council approval

D. Hinchcliffe photo The quest for sidewalk seating passed its first hurdle March 17 when council unanimously supported a one-year pilot project that will allow eligible restaurants to serve customers who are seated outside their establishments.

No hookups for proposed airfield campground

T. Nichols photo Parks Canada has finally opened up about its plans to develop an RV campground at the airfield.

Jasper hosts ladies bonspeil

T. Nichols photo The Jasper Curling Club held its annual ladies bonspiel over the weekend, bringing together 16 teams for a weekend of high-quality curling.

Ken Rice’s 44-year journey to citizenship

T. Nichols photo He’s been here for more than 44 years, but it wasn’t until recently that Jasper’s Ken Rice could officially call himself a Canadian.

Students bring Sweeney Todd to the stage

Sweeney Todd | March 20, 21, 22 | Jasper Junior/Senior High School, 7 p.m. | Adults $15, Student $10 | Tickets at Tekarra Color Lab and at the door |N.

Jasperites protest Bill C-51

T. Nichols photo Demonstrators in Jasper joined protestors across the country March 14, gathering to voice their opposition to Bill C-51.

Administration urges caution with MSI funding

Creative Commons photo The municipality has received a half million dollar financial boost from the provincial government, but that money isn’t necessarily good news.

National Park News: Columbia Icefield apex of Canada's fresh water

R. Fletcher photo As you pour a tall glass of cold Jasper water this week, ask yourself, “Do I know my H2O?” It’s Canada Water Week, held annually in the third week of March to coincide with World Water Day on March 22.

Parks Canada's silence fosters distrust

Creative Commons photo Parks Canada has a history of silence. We've addressed this in the past, when the agency waited to announce delayed winter access in the Maligne Valley, without speaking a word about its missed deadline.

Defibrillators donated to École Desrochers

T. Nichols photo If you’re going to have a heart attack, École Desrochers just might be the place to do it.
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