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10-year-old girl killed, six others hospitalized in Highway 16 crash

A child was killed and seven others were injured, six of whom were hospitalized, in a car crash on Highway 16 today (Tuesday, August 18).

Jasper library reopens in September

Angie Thom, director of library services, is getting ready for the reopening of the library on September 2.
New electric vehicle charging stations installed in Jasper

New electric vehicle charging stations installed in Jasper

Tesla donated stations to 28 Parks Canada places for visitors to use. | Parks Canada photo New EV charging stations with both Tesla-specific and J17772 connectors are now available in the parking lot at 611 Connaught Drive.

Staging a Vision: Youth theatre performs original play in Jasper

Play writers and performers take a bow after 2020 Vision.

Connaught Drive land rezoned to build new 88-bedroom hotel

The land at 78 Connaught Drive has been vacant since the Esso gas station closed in 2012.| Google Maps photo Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

One pot, seriously delicious microwaved eggplant parm

Contrary to what some may assume, microwaves aren’t only for nuking leftovers. The handy appliance can also do more than create the overcooked, rubbery messes often associated with flavourless zapped nosh.

Wallace in Nepal: Monastery life, blocked roads and cancelled flights

Cory Wallace, Jasper’s homegrown world cycling champion has been stranded in Nepal since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is his story.

Mayor encourages kindness as masks become mandatory in Jasper

Mayor Richard Ireland is encouraging Jasper citizens and visitors to practice respect and kindness as they settle into the new mandatory masking bylaw.

Exploring the Dark Sky with Jasper Planetarium

Jasper Planetarium offers virtual guided ‘tours’ of the dark sky live with knowledgeable astronomy guides in its 40-seat domed theatre at Jasper Park Lodge, as well as a telescope experience - an interactive guided tour of the largest, most powerful

Jasper Activity Centre reopening date to be confirmed

A recommendation was made that council reopen the activity centre September 21, with reduced hours. Other suggested reopening dates included those before and after Oct. 4.
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