Skip to content

Business News

Hinton hospitality development no longer moving forward

Hinton hospitality development no longer moving forward

As of July 2025, terms in the purchase agreement have expired, meaning the land sale will not be completed, and the Town retains ownership of the subject golf course lands.
Insured losses from Jasper wildfire now pegged at $1.3 billion, but lawyer says total damages greater

Insured losses from Jasper wildfire now pegged at $1.3 billion, but lawyer says total damages greater

"While it's great to quantify an insured loss, we're seeing a lot of families that won't have enough money to necessarily rebuild or necessarily have enough to go live elsewhere because build costs are so high."
Competition Bureau drops inquiry into U.S. company’s acquisition of Jasper SkyTram

Competition Bureau drops inquiry into U.S. company’s acquisition of Jasper SkyTram

Pursuit now owns six of Jasper and Banff’s major sightseeing attractions, which also include the Banff Gondola, the Columbia Icefield Adventure, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, Banff’s Lake Minnewanka Cruise and Jasper’s Maligne Lake Cruise.
Hinton sufficiently tough on short-term rentals, says consultant

Hinton sufficiently tough on short-term rentals, says consultant

“Compared with other municipalities, the Invistec report confirms that Hinton has taken a comprehensive approach to addressing non-principal STRs.”
Via Rail names railcar 'Jasper Park' to honour community's resilience

Via Rail names railcar 'Jasper Park' to honour community's resilience

The new Jasper train car is joining the “park car” series, which include cars named after both provincial and other national parks such as Banff, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke and Prince Albert.
Beloved Jasper food truck saved after supporters raise over $21,500

Beloved Jasper food truck saved after supporters raise over $21,500

After 25 hours, Lynn's Place received the funds it needed.
Canada Strong Pass expected to modestly boost Jasper tourism

Canada Strong Pass expected to modestly boost Jasper tourism

From June 20 to Sept. 2, the Canada Strong Pass will offer free admission to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada and a 25 per cent discount on camping fees.
Muni to consult engineering firm about gas station traffic

Muni to consult engineering firm about gas station traffic

Jasper currently only has two gas stations to service both residents and tourists after the other two were destroyed in the wildfire last summer.
CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.
Jasper’s last two gas stations are swamped, council hears

Jasper’s last two gas stations are swamped, council hears

Only two gas stations remain in Jasper after two others were destroyed in last summer’s wildfire.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks