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Katy and Louis Poirier make the most of life in Jasper. They're pictured with their sons, Nathan and Morgan, and dog Easton, a border collie/Australian shepherd mix.

An elk was caught on camera dancing around with a blow-up Christmas ornament in Jasper. | Amber Homan photo When Amber Homan found her inflatable Christmas ornament destroyed, she knew it wasn't done by a human.

Mayor of Jasper, Richard Ireland, is encouraging visitors to follow public health restrictions. | File photo As Jasper settles into enhanced public health from the Alberta government, mayor Richard Ireland is urging visitors to follow the rules.

20 to 35 centimetres of snowfall is expected in some areas of Jasper National Park today (Friday, Nov. 27) | Stock photo A winter storm warning has been issued for Jasper National Park today (Friday, Nov. 27).

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] At the first public budget presentation on Nov. 23, there were presentations by Finance and Administration, Protective Services and Culture and Recreation.

Shortly after hearing the Alpine Club of Canada was given permission to build a hut in the Robson Pass, an enthusiastic crew flew up to the site to clear and prepare the site for construction of the hut in 2021.

A group of dedicated folks organized a bottle drive for their fundraising effort to help victims of the typhoons in the Philippines at the end of October and November. Pictured: Erin Quiroga, Noel Ladislao, Charlene Tio-Tio Manguera, Lorna St.

Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Jasper today (Nov. 24), with two recoveries, bringing the active case total to 26.

On Nov. 26, 2020, Jasper RCMP received a tip from a member of the public of a possible sighting of Heidi Morin at a motel in Jasper. Jasper RCMP investigated and located Heidi safe and unharmed.

Melody Gaboury said all the toys in supply at the Toy Lending Library are now free for the taking. They can be picked up at the same time the Jasper Food Recovery items are available, Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m.