Local News

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Jasper Municipal Library wants to help gardeners grow their learning by hosting a free upcoming speaker series for the next six weeks.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s plans to put two off-highway vehicle (OHV) groups in charge of the province’s trail system has set off some environmental groups’ alarms.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper has become the third and smallest community in the province to obtain a UV dosimeter phototherapy unit.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper is looking to make it easier for residents to be exempt from paid parking this upcoming season.

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The playoffs have begun for the U15 Jasper Bearcats. The only problem is half of the team is in Quebec on a student exchange program. But the show must go on.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pine Bungalows and Tourism Jasper are each getting a chunk of nearly $18 million in federal investment funding for Alberta’s tourism economy.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The historic Abbot Pass Hut could rise again, thanks to a new partnership that is looking to erect a replacement.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The green light has been given for Parks Canada to construct a facility to help rejuvenate the herd of mountain caribou in the Tonquin Valley.

Pattie Pavlov | Special to the Fitzhugh As we approach the mid-way mark of this chamber year, JPCC finds it important to reflect on what has been accomplished to date and what is remaining to be done.

Ann Thomas | Special to the Fitzhugh Welcome to your new Jasper Seniors Society News column, which will appear every two weeks courtesy of The Jasper Fitzhugh . We had a lively meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, and we have many things to share with you.