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Four graduates win Citizenship Awards from Jasper Rotary Club

Hailey Duguay, Arianne St-Jacques and Emma and Isabelle Glover won Citizenship Awards from the Rotary Club of Jasper. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.
Call of the wild: Dog survives nine days after rollover car crash near Jasper

Call of the wild: Dog survives nine days after rollover car crash near Jasper

Zoe went missing after she and her family were in a rollover on June 7 just past the Alberta/BC border and was rescued nine days later close to the site after being seen at one point, seven or eight km east a few days before she was rescued.

Municipality of Jasper releases COVID-19 recovery and relaunch plan

Jasper Fitness and Aquatic Centre was closed in March due to public health restrictions. Council and administration are looking at four guiding principles to develop a plan for its reopening.

Alberta reveals most popular baby names in 2019

Olivia was the most popular girl's name in Alberta for the sixth year in a row. | Stock photo Noah was the most popular name for baby boys in Alberta in 2019, while Olivia continued to claim the top spot for baby girls.

Jasper National Park weekly weather forecast – June 19-25

Following a rainy weekend, the weather in Jasper has cleared up over the past few days. And this week, June 19 to 25, is forecast a mix of hot sunshine and showers.

Jasper's Emergency Coordination Centre has been deactivated

COVID-19 testing is now available to all Albertans - symptoms or not. Book a test on Alberta Health Services' website - www.ahs.ca Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@fitzhugh.

Our Jasper Stories: The history of Alpine Village

May 1, 2020 was the anniversary of Chris and Rena Allin owning and operating Alpine Village Cabin Resort for 35 years.

'We're not ready yet' - Stage 2 businesses and facilities taking time to reopen in Jasper

Dwain Wacko, managing director of Chaba Theatre, said the movie industry is not ready to release new movies - creating a unique set of challenges for cinemas. | F.

Camping resumes in Jasper National Park next week

Backcountry camping and Wapiti and Wabbaso campgrounds will open in Jasper June 22. | Stock photo Starting June 22, 2020, Jasper National Park will begin to offer limited camping services.

West family honours Dad by encouraging blood donations

Amy West donated blood on June 12 at the Lethbridge Canadian Blood Services clinic. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.
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