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Giant Christmas card mural displayed at Jasper church

Twenty hours of work went into Jennifer Ottaway's huge Christmas card mural, put on display at the St. Mary and St. George Anglican Church on Dec. 5. It features a detailed image of the help King Wenceslas and a page gave to an impoverished man. | J.

Jasper Treasures: Enid and Urb Rolin

Enid and Urb Rolin lived in Jasper for 21 years. They raised Diane and Bruce and were part of many community groups before moving away in 1982. The Rolins live in Kamloops now but have fond memories of Jasper.

Festive lights shine bright at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge

The entrance of Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge is a huge display of Christmas cheer. | J.McQuarrie photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Taste of Jasper does comfort food

This week, Tyler cooked up his mom's classic comfort dish, pierogi casserole. | T.Wright photo Tyler Wright | Special to the Fitzhugh Hey there, how are you holding up? I hope each one of you reading this is safe and staying strong.

Round II of 2021 budget requests made to Jasper Municipal Council

Council heard 2021 budget details from Community and Family Services and the Operations department on Nov. 25. | Stock photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council’s Nov.

'This is no time for complacency' - Jasper mayor encourages residents to follow COVID-19 rules

Mayor of Jasper, Richard Ireland, released a video message Nov. 30 encouraging Jasperites to follow local and provincial rules to help keep the community safe.

World Tree returns to Jasper for festive season

Municipality of Jasper staff coordinated a lift to get up high to string lights on this year's World Tree, set up on November 30 at Robson Park. | P.Bayfield photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

RCMP appeal following armed robbery in Hinton

Police would like to identify the man (right) and woman (left) pictured. | RCMP photo Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at the Ramada Hotel in Hinton. At about 5 a.m. on Nov. 30, a man and woman entered the hotel.

Support Santas Anonymous this holiday season

Ashley Chorley, operations manager, and Pattie Pavlov, general manager, Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce pointed out the intricate detail in a gingerbread house created by the pastry team at Jasper Park Lodge.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Jasper hospital

A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre on Nov. 27, when four people tested positive for COVID-19. | File photo A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Jasper hospital. The outbreak was declared on Friday, Nov.
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