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National Park News: Pine beetle update

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo Jasper National Park has been monitoring and responding to mountain pine beetle (MPB) populations since they were first recorded in the park in 1999.

Habitat loss outside JNP could affect park's caribou

R. Gruys/Parks Canada photo It’s not just Jasper’s caribou that are struggling. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society released its second annual report on the government’s efforts to save boreal woodland caribou Dec.

Crimson Jasper opens its doors

Submitted photo It’s been an eight-year process, but Mountain Park Lodges is finally on the verge of opening its new hotel. The Crimson Jasper, formally the Amethyst Lodge, will be completely finished Dec.

Jasper men arrested in drug bust

Photo courtesy of the RCMP Two Jasperites are among six people arrested last weekend, on charges related to drug trafficking.

Local woman assaulted in home

A Jasper woman was assaulted in the early morning hours of Dec. 6, while returning to her home.

Support rolls in for seniors bus

The Whistle Stop Bongs and the Jasper Hospitality Auction joined forces to donate $2,000 to the Jasper Seniors Bus.

Parent Link celebrates 10 years in province

N. Veerman photo Ten years ago, the province rolled out a program to connect new mothers with other growing families in their communities.

In Brief: fire department mold not toxic, food documentary, art show

T. Nichols photo Fire department mold not toxic The mold that halted renovations to the Emergency Services Building has been found non-toxic.

Decorate with Santa

T. Nichols photo Jasper’s little ones had a chance to meet the man in red Dec. 7, at Santas Anonymous’ annual Decorate with Santa event at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives.

Muni announces completion date for library

Library completion schedule from the Municipality of Jasper. Click to enlarge. Sept.
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