Municipal Council

The four new Level-3 stations would be in the off-street parking lot adjacent to the public washrooms on Connaught Drive through a licence of occupation for a term of up to 14 years.

The Municipality of Jasper is increasing the sidewalk seating fee for the use of the parking lane to $1,850 per stall in 2024 and $2,050 per stall in 2025.

Administration will return to council to get final approval for construction after receiving the proposals from potential builders.

This will increase the rates from $3.50 to $4.50 per hour for on-street parking, and $2.50 to $3.50 per hour for off-street parking. Daily rates for parking lots will also go up from $15 to $17.

"Public transit service to Maligne Canyon would help achieve ecological integrity and visitor experience goals."

"Just look at this winter. There’s hardly anybody in town. We’re not there yet."

On Saturday, Jan. 13, Jasper Transit cancelled around 2.5 hours of morning service due to a series of issues that impacted the three buses.

Council will have a special meeting next week to give third reading to the utility bylaw.

As Jasper enters 2024, Mayor Richard Ireland looked back on 2023 and offered his predictions for this year in an interview with the Fitzhugh.

Jasper Municipal Council approved the 2024 budget that calls for a 9.17 per cent tax increase during its meeting on Tuesday.