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Dancers get in the groove again

Longtime dance instructor Nicole Koebel with the Jasper Dance Program is thrilled to be instructing dance lessons again at the multicultural hall in the Activity Centre and at the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge.

Avalanche warning issued for Jasper National Park, other areas

Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for recreational backcountry users across a widespread area of B.C. and Alberta. | Avalanche Canada photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Council approves installation of utility services for affordable housing project

The land earmarked for the affordable housing project is on the south side of the 700-800 block of Connaught Drive, south of the intersection of Connaught Drive and Spruce Avenue.

Wildfire season begins this month

Crews with Landmark Solutions Ltd. were busy cutting and burning piles as part of the FireSmart Forest Fuel Reduction Project at Lake Annette and Lake Edith day-use areas on Jan. 13. | J.

Community Ninjas provide stealthy support

Leanne Pelletier and Chris Woo, community development co-ordinators with Community and Family Services, whooshed snow into the air by the provincial building on Feb. 18.

Taste of Jasper: Korean-inspired street tacos

Tyler Wright | Special to the Fitzhugh Street tacos have been a favourite fare on the culinary scene for the latter half of the 2010s and early 2020s.

Jasper Treasures: Art Jackson

Art Jackson helps people connect with the natural world on the wildlife tours that he provides through his business, Alpine Art. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Municipality details efforts behind snow removal

Steve Lahey with the Municipality of Jasper’s public works directed snow off the street after it had been plowed on Feb. 18. | J.McQuarrie photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper the Bear goes outdoor skating

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The town’s iconic figure, Jasper the Bear, had great fun on Feb. 18 on the outdoor rink at Robson Park.

Council considers installing utilities for affordable housing project

The land earmarked for the affordable housing project is on the south side of the 700-800 block of Connaught Drive, south of the intersection of Connaught Drive and Spruce Avenue.
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