Local News

Dale Rhyason was recognized as this year volunteer of the year by Heather Aussant Roy, co-manger of the Friends of Jasper. Photo - P. Clarke.

The first cohort of grade 12 students graduated from Jasper's new Junior/Senior High School, May 29.Photo - P. Clarke.

N. Veerman photos Seniors’ Week is in full swing, after a kick off party at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge.

Chris Potter photo Jasper’s municipal bylaw department is disappointed after a recent court ruling saw a local homeowner receive a menial $50 fine for operating approved accommodation suites without a valid business license.

More than 50 children participated in Pedal Pushers, a program designed to teach them about bicycle safety, May 30. Photo - P.

Jasper Folk Music Festival. N. Veerman photo Council has deferred its decision on whether or not to sponsor the Jasper Folk Music Festival until its June 16 meeting. A $3,000 sponsorship was suggested by Coun.

N. Veerman photo It will soon be a little bit easier for veterans to explore the great outdoors thanks to a new program organized by the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion.

M. Menzies photo Grizzly warning and trail closure Parks Canada issued a precautionary bear warning for the townsite and part of Pyramid Bench, June 2, in order to trap and move a grizzly bear that has been frequenting the townsite.

With rising global temperatures, the future of the Athabasca Glacier is in jeopardy, but thanks to Google and it’s mapping capabilities, the glacier will never be forgotten.

Common ravens may be just that, but that hasn’t stopped a local birder from dedicating the last two months to tracking the growth of a nest of fledglings.