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Letter to Alberta graduates from Senator Doug Black

Douglas Black, Q.C., a Canadian Senator and lawyer from Alberta , has a message for Alberta graduates.

VIA Rail to resume Jasper to Prince George and Prince Rupert service in July

Service provided by VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) between Jasper, Prince George and Prince Rupert will resume starting July 5, with one round trip per week on this route. | File photo Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

‘It’s time to celebrate us’ - Council to consider Jasper Day event

Canada Day celebrations are cancelled in Jasper this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but could there be a Jasper Day? | File photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@fitzhugh.

Jasper student first to graduate through Registered Apprenticeship Program in a decade

Trenton Rea used credits from apprentice hours at Dave the Plumber Ltd. towards graduating this year. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@fitzhugh.

Man arrested in Jasper following high-speed evasion across provinces

The man was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and dangerous driving. A man in his twenties faces multiple charges after trying to evade police across provinces in a stolen vehicle.

June date set for Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch plan

Stage 2 of Alberta's relaunch strategy will go ahead on Friday, June 12.

Jasper graduates show resilience and strength through last semester

Graduating students from Jasper Jr/Sr High School and École Desrochers are featured on flags along Connaught Drive in celebration of their success. | F.Dragon photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Ode to Jasper: Former local pens song about life and love of Jasper

Jonas Silva has written an instrumental song about Jasper, which he loves and misses deeply. He is pictured with his instruments and equipment he uses to record songs, and his holding his favourite guitar, a Schecter Hellraiser 8 string.

‘Stop the silence’: Jasperites march again for Black Lives Matter

J.McQuarrie photos Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter [email protected] Chants of “No justice, no peace” and “Stop the silence, stop the violence” echoed through Jasper’s streets on Saturday.

Jasper Proud: Supports and advocacy during Pride Month and beyond

OUT Jasper's rainbow crosswalk will have a new lick of paint soon. Pictured: Mychol Ormandy, executive director of OUT Jasper, and Nancy Caul in 2019.
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