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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A new project is aiming to create a paved multi-use trail from Hinton to the Jasper Park east gate for non-motorized users.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If last year’s Jasper Pride and Ski Festival is any indication, then this year’s edition should be a real extravaganza.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A recent grant of $125,000 from the province’s Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP) has put a new skatepark on the horizon.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Canadian songwriter and musician Shari Ulrich, who will soon perform in Jasper, recently had the unexpected honour of having a guitar series named after her.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial and federal governments announced $66 million toward 11 affordable housing projects across Alberta on March 22.

UPDATE: On March 23, 2023, RCMP released updated pictures of who was believed to be the suspect in this crime. However, investigation has revealed that this male was not involved.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper is moving forward with a climate resilience capacity building project after Municipal Energy Manager Faraz Khan’s presentation to council last week.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Close to 100 people came to offer their input and learn about land-use planning and development during two public consultation sessions at the Forest Park Hotel on March 16.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council received a letter from a community member concerned about violence during Jasper Hockey League (JHL) games held at the local arena.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial election is just over two months away now, but as far as the Pembina Institute is concerned, there’s no time like the present to be thinking about the future.