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Readers' Choice 2023: Olive Bistro named Business of the Year

Readers' Choice 2023: Olive Bistro named Business of the Year

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Readers are recognizing local businesses once again for their outstanding service in the third-annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Council hears concern about Patricia Street bus zone

Council hears concern about Patricia Street bus zone

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Council heard a presentation from a resident regarding issues with Patricia Street’s bus zone and the nearby alleyway intersection during its Aug. 22 committee of the whole meeting.
Several contraventions of service reported at wastewater treatment plant in last year

Several contraventions of service reported at wastewater treatment plant in last year

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There were five contraventions of Aquatera's environmental performance of service over the two years that it has been under contract to the Municipality of Jasper.
Jasper SkyTram outlines contingency plans following Banff Gondola incident

Jasper SkyTram outlines contingency plans following Banff Gondola incident

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When the Banff Gondola experienced a power outage due to an electrical storm two weeks ago, it was not unheard of.
Miette Road to reopen by end of month

Miette Road to reopen by end of month

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Geotechnical engineers have now deemed Miette Road to be stable enough for vehicle traffic.
Visitation high, and lack of planning can be pitfall in paradise

Visitation high, and lack of planning can be pitfall in paradise

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper National Park continues to be a much sought-after camping destination, as evidenced by the full return to pre-COVID occupancy in campgrounds, reports Parks Canada.
MLA Newsletter for August

MLA Newsletter for August

Summer is whizzing by! When Danielle Smith was first elected Premier, she wasted no time getting to work on fixing longstanding issues in Alberta’s health care system.
Off-highway vehicles causing damage to Bighorn Backcountry, AWA says

Off-highway vehicles causing damage to Bighorn Backcountry, AWA says

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The report has just come in and it contains damaging findings.
Indigenous exhibit completion delayed again

Indigenous exhibit completion delayed again

There is still much work to be done on the Jasper Indigenous Exhibit and it needs to be done right.
Hinton RCMP traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest

Hinton RCMP traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest

On Aug. 5, 2023, Hinton RCMP’s Crime Reduction member conducted a traffic stop in a rural area near Hinton. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested after drug paraphernalia was located, along with a bag containing what appeared to be drug residue.
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