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CN closure of Jasper crew change terminal could put employees’ residency status in jeopardy

CN closure of Jasper crew change terminal could put employees’ residency status in jeopardy

"I think CN is pushing this ahead without really checking into the effect it's going to have on the town or their employees that live there."
Grande Cache RCMP looking for arson suspect

Grande Cache RCMP looking for arson suspect

Police says the suspect or suspects went to the front of a residence and set alight two boxes that were on the front deck leaning against a wall.
Valemount rebooting tourism following economic impacts of Jasper wildfire

Valemount rebooting tourism following economic impacts of Jasper wildfire

Valemount is also hoping to draw in more visitors with an upcoming three-day community festival called Valemountain Days, which runs Friday (June 13) to Sunday (June 15).
Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Last September, the group of hunters entered the former Gregg and Cardinal River mine sites and illegally killed at least four bighorn sheep, including a sublegal ram.
No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

“Narrow shoulders and blind corners, combined with multiple bears focussed on finding food, make stopping here unsafe."
Banff gearing up for displaced Kananaskis Country visitors due to G7 summit no-go zone

Banff gearing up for displaced Kananaskis Country visitors due to G7 summit no-go zone

Visitors are urged to follow the recommendations of the Town of Banff to take transit, of if they do drive, to park at the free train station intercept lot.
Séan McCann making 'joyful noise' in support of Jasper Food Bank

Séan McCann making 'joyful noise' in support of Jasper Food Bank

“Jasper has been a huge inspiration to me in my life. I’ve written songs in Jasper, I’ve been inspired by Jasper and I love Jasper, and I want to come and give Jasper a great big hug.”
Vintage vehicle found deep beneath Banff National Park lake, solves decades-old mystery

Vintage vehicle found deep beneath Banff National Park lake, solves decades-old mystery

"It was incredible that we actually found it and that we’re able to dive that.”
Jasper Farmers’ Market moving to Robson Park this season

Jasper Farmers’ Market moving to Robson Park this season

Starting next Wednesday (June 11), the Jasper Farmer’s Market will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Sept. 17.
Hinton council unfreezes RCMP position, hears health-care update

Hinton council unfreezes RCMP position, hears health-care update

The unfrozen position will focus on conducting traffic enforcement within the town of Hinton as well as organize check stops, attend school functions, complete traffic operations with policing partners and report monthly to the detachment commander.
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