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Arts Jasper prepares for 50th upcoming season

How is it that I find myself looking through the 1976 Jasper Junior/Senior High School yearbook instead of focusing on writing about the Arts Jasper Society and its 50th anniversary?

Dec 18, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

Donors support minor hockey with temporary dressing rooms

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] With the ongoing renovations at the Jasper Arena and Activity Centre, a creative solution was required so minor hockey teams could still have access to dressing rooms.

Dec 15, 2023 9:37 AM Read more >

NASA tests robot snake on Athabasca Glacier

NASA recently undertook some field testing in Jasper National Park, although with a rather unique device being tested and in a very special field.

Dec 14, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Santas Anonymous making spirits bright

What would winter be without Santas Anonymous? A lot less cheerful, that’s certain.

Dec 14, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Council reduces tax increase to 10% ahead of budget approval

Jasper Municipal Council continued to amend the proposed budget to decrease the tax requisition at its special meeting on Tuesday.

Dec 13, 2023 11:51 AM Read more >

Drivers warned not to let moose lick their vehicles

Parks Canada reminds everyone to drive with care, especially if wildlife are on or near roadways.

Dec 13, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Recreation facilities renovations expected to finish within budget

The ongoing renovations of Jasper’s recreation facilities are still on track to finish within budget in the third quarter of 2024, the municipality says.

Dec 12, 2023 1:24 PM Read more >

Resident passes now available for 2024

Resident passes for 2024 are now available for those who live in Jasper and have a vehicle registration displaying their address in Jasper. The pass provides access to a residence through a park gate without charge and is valid from Jan. 1 to Dec.

Dec 12, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Vehicle fire deemed non-criminal

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Jasper Fire Department responded to a single vehicle fire on Marmot Road on Friday morning. Sgt.

Dec 11, 2023 1:48 PM Read more >

Winter looking less cool these days

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s going to be a warmer winter than normal, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in its winter seasonal outlook, released on Dec. 1.

Dec 11, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >