Local News

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If the bugling in the night isn't enough of an indication, then Parks Canada's roadside warning signs should do the trick. The elk rut has started early.

The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society celebrated its 60 years with its Homecoming/Anniversary celebration earlier this week.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Miette Hot Springs and Miette Hot Springs Bungalows will be welcoming visitors once again starting Sept. 1.

On Aug. 27, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Banff RCMP were advised of an overdue hiker. Investigation revealed that the hikers car was parked at the Banff airstrip.

At 9:49 a.m., Grande Cache RCMP, along with Hinton RCMP, EMS, and Grande Cache Fire Department, responded to a report of a helicopter crash. RCMP arrived and secured the scene.

Jessica Lee | Rocky Mountain Outlook Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thousands of Albertans are voicing opposition to a plan to clearcut about 2,000 football fields worth of forest in Kananaskis Country’s Upper Highwood set to begin this winter.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As Miette Road gets set to reopen, one destination accommodation is challenging Parks Canada's statement about being "in close communication" with all businesses in the area.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Readers are recognizing local businesses once again for their outstanding service in the third-annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Council heard a presentation from a resident regarding issues with Patricia Street’s bus zone and the nearby alleyway intersection during its Aug. 22 committee of the whole meeting.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There were five contraventions of Aquatera's environmental performance of service over the two years that it has been under contract to the Municipality of Jasper.