Local News

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] There’s a wealth of new federal funding coming for four Indigenous-led conservation initiatives.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Perhaps winter is not the first season that comes to mind for FireSmart activities, but it’s actually a great time for it.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] As the new year rolls in, the Ladies Ski Club will be starting up its sixth season of lessons for women of all abilities.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Parks Canada finalized its agreements with two outfitters in the Tonquin Valley as of Oct. 31, officially ending their licences of occupation.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] It’s been more than a week since the Friends of Jasper National Park have been able to take the Snowdog out to play.

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Jasper Bearcats went on the road this past weekend to play against the Drayton Valley Thunder and the CR Knights. Their first stop was on Saturday in Drayton Valley.

The Jasper Fitzhugh will be closing its office starting in the New Year. Our staff will be moving to a work-from-home model. The paper will continue to be printed on a weekly basis.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Parks Canada has issued development permits for two 72-unit rental apartment buildings in Jasper along Connaught Drive.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Jasper’s Raven Bistro was recently named as one of Canada’s 100 best eateries by satisfied customers using OpenTable, an online booking company that partners with 3,500 restaurants in the country.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Parks Canada is reporting that mountain pine beetle populations have practically bottomed out in Jasper National Park.