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Two Jasper wildfire reports analyze key factors in rapid spread

Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor

Friday, October 31, 2025

Two new reports shed light on how the 2024 Jasper wildfire spread so quickly. The reports, which were commissioned by Parks Canada, also reaffirm the importance of FireSmart principles. The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) report focuses on the fire’s behaviour outside the townsite and its rapid growth between July 22 and 24, while the FPInnovations (FPI) report looks at how the fire spread within...

Alberta Politics

Students march to support strike-busted teachers

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

For the second time in a month that has seen only four school days, Jasper students walked out of school in support of their teachers. After taking st...

Alberta Politics

Jasperites inspired as Forever Canadian petition smashes threshold

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Jasperites Janet Frechette and Pam Wilson were among dozens of Forever Canadian campaign supporters in Edmonton who witnessed "a historic victory" on ...

Community

Jasper’s new council sworn in

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Jasper's mayor and six councillors were officially sworn in on Friday, October 24 at the Lobstick Lodge's Skyline Lounge. Jasper's 2025 council includ...

Alberta Politics

UCP quashes strike, orders teachers back to work

Bob Covey

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Alberta Government invokes Notwithstanding Clause to impose a collective contract and shield it from court challenges for the duration of the four-yea...

Alberta Politics

Forever Canadian petition closes on high road

Bob Covey

Monday, October 27, 2025

Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...

Arts & Culture

A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year

Amir Said

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Festival will feature astronomy experts, space-themed experiences and signature events that highlight Jasper's exceptional stargazing opportunities Ja...

Guest Editorial

On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper

Troy Nahumko

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was ...

Hiking and Climbing

In the mountains, STUFF happens

David Harrap, guest contributor

Friday, September 5, 2025

He passed us, not a care in the world as if he were strolling on a tropical beach. He wore running shoes and just a pair of shorts. It was hot, boilin...

Environment

Walking Through Fire: The Land

Kirsten Schmitten

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Part 3: Seeing the forest floor through the trees In Part 1 of our Walking Through Fire series , we discussed how post-fire vegetation bounces back. ...

Environment

Bearing down: Finding food in and out of the burn

Mark Bradley

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Even though the summer sun was sweltering, the mother grizzly kept up the search. Eventually, she poked her nose into the ground and started digging. ...

Environment

Walking Through Fire: Wildlife

Kirsten Schmitten

Friday, July 4, 2025

Part 2: Home is where the hearth is In Part 1 of our Walking Through Fire series , we discussed how post-fire vegetation bounces back. But what about ...

Arts & Culture

Embers doc glows with compassionate, urgent storytelling

Bob Covey

Monday, October 20, 2025

“We’re all one day away from a life we don’t recognize.” An intimate story about grief and the healing power of art following the devastating 2024 Jas...

Community

Give frost the heave: Making the most out of harvest time

Su Young-Leslie, Green Thumbs and Jam

Thursday, October 2, 2025

“Break out the burlap and bed sheets, it’s rodeo weekend.” No, we weren’t hosting barrel racers, my guy's annual giddy-up referred to the sudden, bri...

Arts & Culture

“Meltdown” exhibitors hope art appreciation trickles into climate action

Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Visitors to the Columbia Icefields have a new way to step into the world of glaciers. An interactive art installation featuring landscape photography,...

Community

Green thumbs and jam

Su Young-Leslie

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

A gardener and a publisher walk into a Farmers’ Market I sow seeds in potting soil. When we were chatting at the market, Jasper Local publisher Andrea...

Alberta Politics

Rebut the Rebuttal: Do Mark Hall’s criticisms ‘bear’ up to scrutiny?

Mark Bradley

Monday, September 1, 2025

Mark Hall’s reaction to my article on the newly legalized practice of hunting bears with dogs started with the statement that it ‘relies on emotional ...

Arts & Culture

Robson Valley Mushroom Festival to spore no detail

Georgia Ristivojevic

Friday, August 29, 2025

Make room for mushrooms this September 26-28 in B.C.’s fertile Robson Valley. The Robson Valley Mushroom Festival , spore-headed by longtime Jasperite...

Arts & Culture

Le cirque comes to town

Saturday, August 9, 2025

A week of theatre games hosted by a duo from Edmonton culminated in a Friday afternoon circus performance for the ages (and for all ages). From August...

Arts & Culture

Aussie folk artist topping live music event at JPP

Sophie Pfisterer, freelance contributor

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

One of Jasper’s most popular restaurants will soon be dishing up live music and good vibes. On July 4 at 8:30 p.m., Jasper Pizza Place will host a roo...

Community

WAHKOTOWIN: Nature’s law

Bob Covey

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Jasperites came together with members of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation on Tuesday, September 30. National Truth and Reconciliation Day recognizes the atr...

Hiking and Climbing

Japanese alpinists summit Mt Alberta on centennial climb

Bob Covey

Monday, August 4, 2025

At 4:20 p.m. on July 24, 2025—three days after the 100th year anniversary of its first ascent— two men who had been making their way up the steep, cru...

Community

Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants

John Wilmshurst, guest contributor

Monday, July 14, 2025

Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta...

Jasper History

Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park

John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor

Monday, June 23, 2025

100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...

Community

A steel foundation: A century of railroading in Jasper

John Wilmshurst

Thursday, May 29, 2025

As much as Jasper’s recent history has been shaped by its status as a national park, Jasper is very much a railroad town. For more than 100 years, the...

Alberta Politics

Forever Canadian petition closes on high road

Bob Covey

Monday, October 27, 2025

Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...

Environment

Two Jasper wildfire reports analyze key factors in rapid spread

Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor

Friday, October 31, 2025

Two new reports shed light on how the 2024 Jasper wildfire spread so quickly. The reports, which were commissioned by Parks Canada, also reaffirm the ...

Alberta Politics

Jasperites inspired as Forever Canadian petition smashes threshold

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Jasperites Janet Frechette and Pam Wilson were among dozens of Forever Canadian campaign supporters in Edmonton who witnessed "a historic victory" on ...

Alberta Politics

Students march to support strike-busted teachers

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

For the second time in a month that has seen only four school days, Jasper students walked out of school in support of their teachers. After taking st...

Community

Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council

Bob Covey

Sunday, October 19, 2025

The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...

Alberta Politics

Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...

Alberta Politics

Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally

Bob Covey

Friday, October 10, 2025

Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...

Community

Jasper’s service organizations receive support

Friday, October 3, 2025

Rotary Club, Jasper Community Team Society, to distribute donations Programs designed to help Jasperites impacted by last year’s wildfire received a m...

Alberta Politics

Forever Canadian petition closes on high road

Bob Covey

Monday, October 27, 2025

Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway. ...

Environment

Two Jasper wildfire reports analyze key factors in rapid spread

Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor

Friday, October 31, 2025

Two new reports shed light on how the 2024 Jasper wildfire spread so quickly. The reports, which were commissioned by Parks Canada, also reaffirm the ...

Alberta Politics

Jasperites inspired as Forever Canadian petition smashes threshold

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Jasperites Janet Frechette and Pam Wilson were among dozens of Forever Canadian campaign supporters in Edmonton who witnessed "a historic victory" on ...

Alberta Politics

Students march to support strike-busted teachers

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 30, 2025

For the second time in a month that has seen only four school days, Jasper students walked out of school in support of their teachers. After taking st...

Community

Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council

Bob Covey

Sunday, October 19, 2025

The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...

Alberta Politics

Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike

Bob Covey

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...

Alberta Politics

Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally

Bob Covey

Friday, October 10, 2025

Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...

Community

Jasper’s service organizations receive support

Friday, October 3, 2025

Rotary Club, Jasper Community Team Society, to distribute donations Programs designed to help Jasperites impacted by last year’s wildfire received a m...

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