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Police issue warning as thieves target unlocked vehicles in Jasper

Jasper RCMP are reminding drivers about the dangers of leaving vehicles unlocked following a spate of thefts last night.

Wildfire season begins in Alberta

Wildfire season officially began March 1. Pictured: A lightning-caused fire near Wabasso Lake in July 2018. | Parks Canada photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] March 1 marked the beginning of wildfire season in Alberta.

VIA Rail service partially resumes: Trains to pass through Jasper this week

Two passenger trains have been confirmed by VIA Rail to run through Jasper this week. | File photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Jasper VIA Rail employees could be partially back to work this week.

Immerse yourself in French culture during Francophonie Month

Jake Courtepatte | Special to the Fitzhugh Jasper’s French and English speaking communities, unite: plenty of activities are on the agenda for March's Francophonie month, and L'Association Canadienne Française of Jasper would like to see those of all

Jasper LED streetlight project moves forward

Jake Courtepatte | Special to the Fitzhugh Jasper National Park may be saving large amounts of energy in the near future, thanks to a project put forth by electricity company ATCO and Jasper town council.

Weather warning: 15-20cm of snowfall forecast for Icefield Parkway

A snowfall warning is in effect for the Icefield Parkway (Highway 93) from Jasper to the Saskatchewan River Crossing. According to Environment Canada warning, released at 4:03 p.m.

Memories and stories shared at Wildflowers fundraiser

Nicolle Hodges | [email protected] Life is messy and unpredictable. We would likely go mad if we knew the ripple effects, and so, it is only in hindsight that we have the privilege of seeing how certain moments shape us.

Parks warning issued after skier triggers avalanche on Jasper mountain

Jasper National Park photo Jake Courtepatte | Special to the Fitzhugh An avalanche triggered on Whistlers Peak has Jasper National Parks staff on high alert.

VIA Rail layoffs to continue into March

Jake Courtepatte | Special to the Fitzhugh VIA Rail employees will remain out of a job until at least March 2, according to a press release from the company that has seen its staff levelled due to ongoing demonstrations.

New options for developing rental housing in Jasper

Beginning March 2, 2020, homeowners may apply to Parks Canada for a permit to build a secondary suite in their homes, or to rent an existing suite that is not yet permitted.
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