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On Oct. 24, 2022, Hinton RCMP received a report that a 2008 Chevrolet 3500 bearing Alberta license plate NER-394 had been stolen from the secure parking lot at Border Paving in Hinton. The theft occurred between Oct. 22, 2022 and Oct.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] The 10th annual Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce (JPCC) Ambassador & Business Awards Gala will recognize local businesses, organizations and individuals for their accomplishments and contributions in 2022.

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Jasper Bearcats played their hearts out last weekend when they faced off against the Whitecourt Wolverines.

Lucas Habib | Special to the Fitzhugh Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! A Jasper Bears doubleheader heralded the first serious home games of the season for the U11 and U13 teams against archrivals Hinton.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] You’ll never think so much about the wonder of moths after Dr. Torah Kachur makes her presentation at the Dark Sky Festival this weekend.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Park Lodge became the first corporate community in the country to receive an official FireSmart safe neighbourhood certification.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] As the Chetamon Wildfire area continues to smoulder into the valleys off of its western flank, Parks Canada’s crews are keeping their eyes on the scorched and smoking landscape.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Seth Shostak expects a lot of questions about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) during his visit to Jasper’s Dark Sky Festival this weekend.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] A section of the asphalt in the alley behind the old fire station has been torn up, a blanket of well-placed bricks set in its place.

This has been one of the nicest falls, lots of sunshine, fresh air, and autumn colors. I have been able to get to many communities in West Yellowhead and am sensing a feeling of hope and renewal for the future among my constituents.