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Artists are sharing their own unique takes on Jasper the Bear during an open-entry community exhibit in celebration of the character’s 75th birthday.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The pageantry, the pride, the power. Pretty soon, all of Jasper will get to experience the artistry and majesty that is the RCMP Musical Ride.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Officials have reminded all Jasper residents to pick up their park pass. A valid parking pass must be displayed in your vehicle at all times.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Parks Canada is inviting residents and business owners to have their say on the future of how land-use planning and development is administered in the Municipality of Jasper.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hundreds of young skiers from across northern Alberta came to Jasper to tear up snow and have a good time during the 43rd Jasper Junior Olympics last weekend.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since before wildfire season began on March 1, Parks Canada has been hard at work doing wildfire risk reduction work.

On March 2, 2023, at 2:45 p.m., Hinton RCMP received a report regarding a firearm being left in a hotel room. Police attended and located a stolen loaded shotgun and additional rounds of ammunition.

Lucas Habib | Special to the Fitzhugh It’s been a tough season for the Jasper U13 Bears.

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Bearcats' season has come to an abrupt halt. And let me explain why.

On Feb. 28, 2023, at 7:10 a.m., Lake Louise RCMP were dispatched to a report of a carjacking. The victim was at a gas station in Lake Louise and was preparing to fuel her vehicle when she was approached by the suspect.