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Council considering credit system for resident exemption to paid parking

Jason Stockfish, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Council heard administration’s recommendations on a proposed resident exemption program for paid parking at the Feb. 8 committee of the whole meeting.

Alberta ending proof of vaccination program

Premier Jason Kenney announced the proof of vaccination program would end starting at the end of Feb. 8. | Government of Alberta photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

FOUND: Amber Alert issued for child abducted near O'Chiese Marketplace

UDPATE: The child has been found. The Amber Alert has been cancelled. Rocky Mountain House RCMP have issued an AMBER Alert for a female child who was abducted Feb. 8 at 2:56 p.m.

U11 Jasper Bears play two games against CR

The U11 Jasper Bears played two games against the Calahoo/Riviere Qui Barre at the Jasper Arena last weekend. | A.Davidson photo Lucas Habib | Special to the Fitzhugh It’s been a high-stakes sports week for Canada.

U15 Bearcats undertake three-game road trip

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Jasper Bearcats rode the SunDog bus for their three-game road trip this past weekend. Saturday was double-down day in Drayton Valley for the Bearcats, against the Thunder Stars.

Hockey on the pond

The Wavy Lake Walleyes (blue) won 15-11 against the Idiot Brothers (yellow) during the final game in the Jasper Pond Hockey Challenge on Mildred Lake at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on Jan. 30. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Edson RCMP arrest male on outstanding warrants

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Police have arrested a 41-year-old male on warrants out of the Edson RCMP Detachment and other RCMP jurisdictions. On Jan. 28 at about 11:15 a.m.

Hinton gets $2.3 million for affordable housing project

The Town of Hinton has received $2.3 million in federal funding for the Boutin Lands Modular Homes project that will provide affordable housing for at-risk community members. | J.

Council approves new utility rates model

Jason Stockfish, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Water, wastewater and recycling users in Jasper will see their billing model change from a flat rate to a Connection, Capital and Consumption (CCC) model. At its Feb.

Maligne Lake Road closed for avalanche control, snow removal

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Maligne Lake Road is closed just past Maligne Canyon for avalanche control and extensive snow removal and will likely remain closed until Thursday.
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