Local News

Spring improvements to bridge infrastructure Beginning this spring, Parks Canada is investing in a number of infrastructure improvements in Jasper National Park to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of visitors to this magnificent Rocky

Submitted photo Local poker stars gathered together, March 21, to try their luck in the Jasper Victim Services Unit’s Texas Hold’em tournament. Aaron Homan was the evening’s big winner, taking home a few hundred dollars in VISA gift cards.

Provincial election set for May 5 Premier Jim Prentice called an early election April 7, sending Albertans to the polls May 5.

Despite our relatively small size, Jasper is a town where a lot gets done—and that is largely thanks to the hundreds of people who donate thousands of hours of their time each year. National Volunteer Week runs from April 12-18 this year.

N. Veerman photo Jasper’s rodeo is a rubber stamp away from moving outdoors.

T. Nichols photo Jasper is home to an award-winning school.

Multisports Canada has opened registration for its inaugural Jasper Gran Fondo and Jasper Triathlon. The events are scheduled for June 13 and 14, respectively, and have been tailored to attract athletes of all skill levels.

Creative Commons photo April 14 is a critical day for Jasper’s Tour of Alberta organizing committee.

Parks Canada photo Upon completion of the Parks Canada Basic Wildland Fire Course, 11 youth from Grande Cache— many descendants of families who used to live on what is now park land— restored fire to a small area near the Ewan Moberly Homestead last

Photo courtesy of the Jasper RCMP Two Jasperites are facing drug charges, after the Jasper RCMP conducted a search warrant at a local residence that turned up GHB, MDMA, marijuana and psilocybin (magic mushrooms).