A cosmic career: Jasper Rotary Club to host astronaut Marc Garneau
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A cosmic career: Jasper Rotary Club to host astronaut Marc Garneau
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Honourable Marc Garneau is coming to Jasper for the upcoming Dark Sky Festival. Despite Garneau’s career in exploration, the 74-year-old has never been to Jasper. His wife has fond memories of visiting here when she was a student, but when it comes to the Rocky Mountains, the first Canadian in space has never ventured beyond Banff. That’s all about to change. On October 12, to help thrust the ...
Injured black bear euthanized
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Injured black bear euthanized
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 22, 2023
Parks Canada wildlife specialists euthanized a black bear cub after it was seriously injured in what appears to be a railway incident. For the last fo...
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Picnic problems: Bears at large after close call
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Picnic problems: Bears at large after close call
Parks reminding public to be bear-aware
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Parks Canada is reminding the picnicking public to remain vigilant in bear country. On Monday, July 24, a family of grizzly bears approached a family ...
Update on closed Miette Road expected in August
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Update on closed Miette Road expected in August
Damage occurred during June 19 snow storm
Bob Covey 
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Miette Road is still closed after significant damage sustained from a snowstorm one month ago. In a statement, a Parks Canada spokesperson said th...
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Shards of history dug up at Snapes Hill
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Shards of history dug up at Snapes Hill
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Forest grove transplanting project uncovers relics of human settlement in community greenspace Jasperites came together to transplant a forest grove o...
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Del Boy Druid to spice up local music scene
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Del Boy Druid to spice up local music scene
August 17 at The Spice Joint; August 18 at The Grizz Café
Jack Mastrianni 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Derek Loewen of Del Boy Druid is bringing a unique sound to two unique Jasper venues. Alongside New Orleans artist Azad Safavi, on August 17, Del Boy ...
Free Sunday concerts to showcase local live music
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Free Sunday concerts to showcase local live music
Concerts will be every Sunday at Commemoration Park from 6-8 p.m. starting June 18
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
There’s a new series of concerts coming to town. On Sundays evenings, starting June 18 and running all summer, live music will reverberate over the gr...
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From snow storm to sunshine
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From snow storm to sunshine
More wild weather shots from around Jasper National Park last week
Bob Covey 
Monday, June 26, 2023
What a difference a week makes! Jasperites are used to changing weather, but last Monday, June 19 was one for the books! With more than 100 mm of rain...