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PHOTO: Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade donates $50,000 to skatepark

PHOTO: Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade donates $50,000 to skatepark

The Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade presented a $50,000 cheque to Darrell Savage with Skate Park Committee. The brigade says it is proud to support community projects and events in Jasper and is excited to see the skatepark moving forward this summer.
Join a team that cares: diverse job opportunities await in Alberta

Join a team that cares: diverse job opportunities await in Alberta

Park Place Seniors Living seeks dedicated staff to enrich senior lives.
Parks Canada gets feedback at Annual Forum on managing bears, investing in backcountry

Parks Canada gets feedback at Annual Forum on managing bears, investing in backcountry

The annual forum returned to its in-person format for the second time since the pandemic. It also held a virtual format event for the first time ever.
Long-time resident Della Senz celebrates 100th birthday

Long-time resident Della Senz celebrates 100th birthday

It’s not every day someone marks their centennial birthday. Long-time resident Della Senz did just that on May 25, with well-wishers marking the occasion by decorating her lawn and hosting a tea.
UpLift! beautifies Jasper with swath of new murals

UpLift! beautifies Jasper with swath of new murals

The butterfly mural was created by Mackenzie Brown (a.k.a. Kamamak), a First Nations Cree artist from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
Reasons for Alberta voter ID changes unclear say municipal leaders

Reasons for Alberta voter ID changes unclear say municipal leaders

Removal of vouching could disenfranchise marginalized groups and undermine trust in Alberta elections, municipal leaders say.
Fitzhugh wins four AWNA awards for work in 2023

Fitzhugh wins four AWNA awards for work in 2023

In the 2023 Photographic Awards, the Fitzhugh won first place in the Human Interest category for the “Unveiling Murals” photo taken by Scott Hayes
Alberta RCMP bust 173 impaired drivers over May long weekend

Alberta RCMP bust 173 impaired drivers over May long weekend

"While we promote safe driving behaviours all year round, we want to enhance this messaging and our enforcement efforts during holidays or long weekends when more people are out on our roadways."
Local writes the book on best day hikes in Jasper

Local writes the book on best day hikes in Jasper

The book is 160 pages of great hikes as reviewed by a Jasper writer.
Alberta air tanker bases bring help from above for wildfire season

Alberta air tanker bases bring help from above for wildfire season

Water bombers coordinate attacks from air tanker bases across Alberta
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