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Adapting to the times: Video Stop store closes, goes online only

The doors to Video Stop are now closed, but owner Kevin Lazzari is continuing to sell and deliver the huge variety of products he has provided for years, via an online system. | J.

Vegetable sharing initiative launched by Jasper Local Food Society

Jennifer Ottaway, a member of the Jasper Local Food Society, helped set up containers of produce for the Jasper Veggie Share project on July 23 at the Anglican Church. | J.

Health and wellness: Handling heartburn

Heartburn and acid regurgitation are common. They happen when food in the stomach backs up into the esophagus (the food pipe that leads from the mouth to the stomach). This is often referred to as reflux or GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease).

High temperatures forecast in Jasper this week: July 24-30 weather

Sunshine and temperatures in the high 20 degrees celsius are forecast this weekend. Hot sunshine is headed for Jasper this week.

Looking back: 10 years since the Pyramid Stables explosion

File photos, Jasper Fitzhugh Ten years ago, a catastrophic explosion destroyed the staff accommodation building at Pyramid Riding Stables, sending ten people to hospital. It was July 17, 2010, at about 11:20 p.m.

Ridesharing with strangers: Laws and dangers of hitchhiking in Jasper National Park

Whether you carpool or hitchhike, you save time, money and you share adventures and new stories with others.

Mandatory mask-wearing discussed by Jasper council

The Municipality of Jasper currently 'strongly recommends' wearing masks in public, but council discussed whether to make mask-wearing mandatory. | Stock photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Eat your way to a healthier immune system

Try this recipe for Marinated Flank Steak and Summer Peach & Quinoa Salad Are your healthy eating habits taking a break during lockdown? Many of us turn to cravings like ice cream and chips during this stressful time, but we need to eat well to s

Tourism increasing but Jasper businesses still in 'survival mode'

Justin Melnyk, vice president of Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce and manager of Jasper Brewing Co, said time will tell if the sidewalk seating pilot project helps businesses.

Thousands of free masks distributed in Jasper

On July 16 at the fire hall, Kelly Dawson, firefighter and administrative assistant with Protective Services, and Greg Van Tighem, protective services director and fire chief with the municipality of Jasper, worked on packaging a shipment of 6,000 ma
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