Local News

Platinum Jubilee medals for Jasper’s golden servants

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Three of Jasper’s finest public servants were among the latest – and last – recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal at the end of November.

Dec 9, 2022 10:27 PM Read more >

Alberta’s parks pack in the millions

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Dec 8, 2022 9:37 AM Read more >

Council passes priority-based budget

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] On Dec. 6, after three committee of the whole meetings deliberating, council voted to approve the Municipality of Jasper’s 2023-2025 Operating and 2023-2027 Capital Budget.

Dec 8, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Festival of Trees makes holiday shopping easy

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] With a stunning array of trees, wreaths and baskets full of gifts available for everyone on your holiday list, the Festival of Trees is underway at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives.

Dec 6, 2022 10:29 AM Read more >

Council convened for third day of budget talks

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] On Nov. 29 the committee of the whole met for a third day of budget d iscussions to provide further direction to administration on a draft budget. The committee had met twice earlier on Nov. 15 and Nov.

Dec 2, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

Sizing up the municipality’s energy use

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The festive colours in the above chart represent, in order, the municipality’s worst and best performing buildings in terms of electrical and natural gas usage.

Dec 2, 2022 9:29 AM Read more >

The December Project promotes wellness for one and all

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For anyone looking for a 20-minute daily gift to yourself that helps give to others too, the December Project is beginning again in earnest on Dec. 1.

Nov 30, 2022 1:36 PM Read more >

Be cautious of moose while driving winter roads

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Yes, Virginia, there are moose on the loose in Jasper National Park, and they’re especially active around the Maligne Lake Road area.

Nov 27, 2022 2:55 PM Read more >

Cougars win bronze in senior boys’ first-ever appearance at volleyball Provincials

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Jasper’s Cougars senior boys’ volleyball team met a tough adversary in the Olds Royals in their bronze medal game at the Provincial Championship in Vegreville on Nov. 26.

Nov 27, 2022 1:32 PM Read more >

Cougars dominate in match-up with Raiders at Provincials

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] The Jasper Cougars senior boys’ volleyball team came to win in their fifth game of the Provincial Championship in Vegreville this afternoon, and so that is precisely what they did.

Nov 26, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >