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What's open in Jasper? Shops, restaurants and delivery services available

The Fitzhugh has compiled a list of stores, services and restaurants still open for business in Jasper. Bookmark this page - we will be updating it.

Apr 9, 2020 11:59 AM Read more >

Alberta has diagnosed 1,423 cases of COVID-19 with 518 recoveries and 29 deaths

Fifty new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,423.

Apr 9, 2020 12:42 AM Read more >

Jasper National Park is closed to visitors

Parks Canada//Ryan Bray photo In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada is asking anyone considering a visit to a Parks Canada location to cancel their plans.

Apr 8, 2020 8:38 PM Read more >

Alberta models predict mid-May peak for COVID-19

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the provinces “curve”, the rate at which the infection is growing, is “much lower than many other parts of the world”.

Apr 8, 2020 3:32 AM Read more >

RCMP warning as Alberta officers threatened with COVID-19 contamination

Members of the Alberta RCMP have reported being threatened with COVID-19 contamination. In the past several days, RCMP officers have reported being threatened to be coughed on by members of the public who claim to be COVID-19 positive.

Apr 7, 2020 10:37 PM Read more >

Sanity During Tough Times: A wellbeing article from Jasper Pharmasave

Self isolation, mandatory or voluntary, has been a massive adjustment in our daily lives. Here are some wellbeing tips from Jasper Pharmasave.

Apr 7, 2020 1:31 PM Read more >

Mayor shares condolences following first COVID death in Jasper

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland has released a statement following the death of a Jasperite to COVID-19. "On behalf of all in the community, I extend deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones, and friends for your loss," said Ireland.

Apr 7, 2020 2:25 AM Read more >

COVID in Jasper: 7 cases, 1 recovery, 1 death

One person has died from COVID-19 in Jasper and one person has recovered. The detailed statistics were revealed by an update on Alberta Health's COVID-19 statistics page today (April 6).

Apr 7, 2020 12:13 AM Read more >

5 essential tips for working from home

With remote work on the rise, it comes with unexpected challenges.

Apr 6, 2020 4:36 PM Read more >

Six confirmed cases in Jasper as Alberta total climbs to 1,250

Today (April 5) there are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 There are now six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jasper, an increase of one from yesterday.

Apr 6, 2020 1:35 AM Read more >