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Hinton renews contract for water treatment plant operations after costs brought down

Hinton renews contract for water treatment plant operations after costs brought down

The Town briefly considered bringing its water treatment plant operations in-house, with administration stating it could achieve $100,000 in savings.
Suzuki: Get outside, meet people, have fun and save the world!

Suzuki: Get outside, meet people, have fun and save the world!

"If we continue to plants seeds, literally and metaphorically, and encourage others to join us, we can grow a movement, restore nature, beautify our communities and use our growing numbers to push those in power to lead the way to a cleaner, better future."
Jasper council approves recycling discount, utility funding request

Jasper council approves recycling discount, utility funding request

The $5 discount per billing period, every two months, will last until Oct. 1, 2026. This adjusts the fee to $34.57 per billing period for 2025.
Jasper council endorses land-use policy changes but keeping parking requirements

Jasper council endorses land-use policy changes but keeping parking requirements

"Densification without parking is ludicrous."
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.
Suzuki: The burning issue of fossil-fuelled Scope 3 emissions

Suzuki: The burning issue of fossil-fuelled Scope 3 emissions

"It’s time Canada started taking a closer look at the entire life cycle of the products it sells, including Scope 3 emissions."
Jasper Golf Course celebrates centennial after year-long closure

Jasper Golf Course celebrates centennial after year-long closure

Designed by famous architect Stanley Thompson, the alpine course opened in 1925 and is often listed as one of Canada’s top ten golf courses.
MLA calls for review of Kananaskis Conservation Pass as part of Alberta's new plan for parks

MLA calls for review of Kananaskis Conservation Pass as part of Alberta's new plan for parks

Banff-Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi hopes a recommendation in Alberta's draft Plan for Parks to review fees includes the Kananaskis Conservation Pass
COMMENTARY: More needed to protect glaciers, changing climate

COMMENTARY: More needed to protect glaciers, changing climate

COMMENTARY: Unless we actually believe in climate alchemy and consent to support it with endless public subsidies, we need to wake up.
PHOTOS: Jasper celebrates Canada Day with parade, pancake breakfast

PHOTOS: Jasper celebrates Canada Day with parade, pancake breakfast

PHOTOS: Jasper celebrates Canada Day with parade, pancake breakfast
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