Local News

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] When COVID hit and cases were rising, so did the stress levels of a lot of employers and their employees.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper is postponing the start of the paid parking pilot project due to the new signage being damaged in shipping. The pilot project was scheduled to begin July 15. No new date has been given.

The Two Brothers Totem Pole was raised in Jasper National Park on July 16, 2011. | Parks Canada/B.Falvey photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] At municipal council’s committee of the whole meeting on July 13, members started a discussion on the utility rates bylaw.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper RCMP have arrested a suspect who had allegedly been driving around in a stolen vehicle and fled from police. On July 11, Jasper RCMP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle at around 2:45 p.m.

The new registration centre is serving Canadians for the first time as Whistlers Campground reopens on July 12. | Parks Canada photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Teens and adults gathered in commemoration park on June 20 to participate in Dez Godfrey’s kickboxing class. | Supplied photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision that temporarily closed Highway 16 near Jasper Airport. On July 6, Jasper RCMP responded to the multi-vehicle collision that occurred at around 12:15 p.m.

A lightning-caused fire near Wabasso Lake in July 2019. | Parks Canada photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper Municipal Council has decided to finance a summer shuttle service with COVID relief funds. | SunDog Tours photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.