Editorial

Richard Ireland has been the mayor of Jasper since 2001, when Jasper became an official municipality. N.

Tobogganing on Snape's Hill (pictured here) and the church hill will be prohibited because of safety concerns. K. Byrne photo.

Whether it’s a park pass, a tourism levy or a destination marketing fee, organizations at the national, provincial and even private level seem to have managed to find ways to generate additional revenue.

The run out from an avalanche. Creative Commons photo. As the world said goodbye to 2016, backcountry enthusiasts got a sober reminder about the dangers of playing in the mountains. On Dec.

Council passed the 2017 interim operating budget Dec. 20. Taxes are expected to rise by 3.01 per cent once the budget is approved in 2017. When it comes to spending money few people are as good at it as the municipal government.

Jasper National Park hosted the Tour of Alberta in 2015. Parks Canada/M.

Brace yourself and your wallet because 2017 is shaping up to be an expensive year. From paying more for everyday household items, to shelling out more in municipal taxes, next year is going to hurt. On Jan.

Trailforks is a popular app with the mountain biking community in Jasper. Screen shot. In an era of smart phones, mobile apps and big data it appears Parks Canada still has a lot to learn.

The next municipal election is on Oct. 16, 2017. The election to the south of us might be decided, but that doesn’t mean election season is over. In less than 11 months–Oct.

From left to right: Tourism Jasper Board Chair Doug Goss, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, Tourism Jasper CEO Mary Darling, Yellowhead MP Jim Eglinski, Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny and Hinton Acting Mayor Stuart Taylor. File Photo.