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Council maintaining tax rate ratio between business and residential

Council maintaining tax rate ratio between business and residential

Jasper Municipal Council will maintain the tax rate ratio between residential and non-residential for 2024.
Pursuit piloting tour at Columbia Icefield that uses smaller vehicles

Pursuit piloting tour at Columbia Icefield that uses smaller vehicles

The Ice Odyssey is a two-hour tour for groups of 14 people or less that uses small all-terrain explorers to guide small groups to the Athabasca Glacier.
Council considers program to help homeowners with clean energy upgrades

Council considers program to help homeowners with clean energy upgrades

The program is meant to help make it easier for homeowners to afford energy efficiency or green energy initiatives by spreading out the cost over time and possibly through all current and future owners of the residences.
What to grow? Alberta farmers making crops choices based on how much water they can get

What to grow? Alberta farmers making crops choices based on how much water they can get

Some irrigation districts in Alberta are cutting water allocations by about 50 per cent this year.
Family FUN-draiser returns to support Ronald McDonald House

Family FUN-draiser returns to support Ronald McDonald House

This is the second year for the family fundraiser.
Edson man arrested for breaking into lease site

Edson man arrested for breaking into lease site

The suspect vehicle, a silver Chevrolet, had been stolen the day prior from a residence in Edson. The male and the truck were searched incidental to arrest and other stolen property was found, including copper wires from the oil lease site.
Suzuki: High hopes for hemp?

Suzuki: High hopes for hemp?

"Overall, whether it’s used for fabrics, bioplastics, fuels, paper products or building materials, hemp has many advantages and few disadvantages."
Firearms, $75,000 of stolen property found in Hinton industrial bay

Firearms, $75,000 of stolen property found in Hinton industrial bay

Hinton RCMP discovered over $75,000 worth of confirmed stolen property as well as stolen firearms, ammunition and prohibited weapons.
‘Tis the tick season: Dog owners encouraged to watch out for ticks

‘Tis the tick season: Dog owners encouraged to watch out for ticks

The only ticks that have been recorded so far in Jasper National Park are the ones that do not carry Lyme Disease, but that could change at any time.
Op-ed: The liberal government’s attack on agriculture

Op-ed: The liberal government’s attack on agriculture

"As Common-Sense Conservatives, we stand as the sole defenders of farmers' lives and livelihoods. We recognize the critical importance of agriculture to our nation's health and economy."
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