Local News

Coco’s Café was one of the local businesses that helped raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Day. | Supplied photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Tourism Jasper has cancelled Venture Beyond: Jasper's Open Air Concert Series, which would have taken place on the CN Place stage in Commemoration Park on Sept. 25.

A recent photo from Lorraine Wilkinson of a black bear in a fruit tree. Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper National Park is warning of bears entering the townsite to feed on fruit trees, which are showing above-average production this year.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Yellowhead candidates answered questions from the public during the Federal All Candidates Forum held over Zoom on Sept. 13.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Alberta is bringing in new health restrictions, but businesses and services can be exempt if they check patrons for government-issued proof of vaccination or a recent negative privately purchased COVID-19 test.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Paul Butler has announced he is running for mayor this upcoming municipal election after four years of sitting on council.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland will send a letter to Premier Jason Kenney in support of provincial implementation of a proof of vaccination policy.

New proof of vaccination printable card. Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Albertans will be able to get proof of vaccination against COVID-19 on a card-sized printout through MyHealth Records beginning Sept. 16.

Golfer Jamie Hussey tees off at hole 14 alongside Lac Beauvert within the Fairmont Jasper Lodge Golf Course on Sept. 10. | P.Shokeir photos Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A 21-year-old individual from Beaumont has died following a motor vehicle collision on Highway 16, approximately six kilometres west of Jasper. On Sept.