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Jasper Treasures: Christian Roy

Christian Roy is an outdoorsman and a local guide. He has also started his own hiking company, Canadian Skyline Adventures, with his business partner Sarah Peterson.

Motorcyclist critically injured in collision on Highway 16

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries from a motor vehicle collision on Highway 16 five kilometres west of Jasper on June 8. At 10:57 a.m.

Candlelight vigil held for 215 children found in unmarked graves

The Jasper community gathered to mourn on June 2 after the remains of 215 children were found buried at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper may soon stop mandating masks

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council discussed ending mandatory face coverings in outdoor spaces and within public buildings during a committee of the whole meeting on June 8.

Bike stolen in Hinton break and enter

A photo of the same model bike that was stolen, pictured with a battery. | RCMP photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Weekly demonstrations against coal mining still ongoing after two months

Residents demonstrating against coal mining pose with their signs in front of the Jasper Park Information Centre. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Quad stolen out of Hinton area

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hinton RCMP are investigating the theft of a quad, which occurred near kilometre 35 on the Gregg River Road on June 2 between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Jasper reopening some recreation services

Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre | File photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper is reopening some recreational services and offering new ones as Alberta moves into Stage 2 of the Open for Summer plan on June 10.

Winter storm warning in effect for Highway 93

An image of the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) in Jasper National Park. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Crack the color code for healthy eating

Laurie-Ell Bashforth | Special to the Fitzhugh Wanna’ start eating healthier, but not sure where to start? Let’s talk rainbows. A fruit and veggie market is a feast for the eyes as well as for the body.
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