State of Emergency to be lifted on Sunday as planning for Jasper’s rebuild shifts into overdrive
Community
State of Emergency to be lifted on Sunday as planning for Jasper’s rebuild shifts into overdrive
Bob Covey 
Friday, September 13, 2024
As local officials anticipate the lifting of the Local State of Emergency in Jasper on Sunday, September 15, critical housing needs are being addressed by a cluster of planners and administrators.  Lifting the LSOE signals Jasper’s transition from acute emergency response to the community’s longer-term recovery efforts, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland told reporters at a September 13 media conference...
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Three days in July
Community
Three days in July
David Harrap 
Friday, August 30, 2024
DISCLAIMER: Views, opinions and actions of Jasper Local contributors do not represent those of Jasper Local staff and/or publishers. Monday July 22 wa...
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Pursuit to purchase SkyTram for $25M
Business
Pursuit to purchase SkyTram for $25M
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Jasper SkyTram will be sold to Pursuit. Viad Corp, parent company of Pursuit Banff/Jasper Collection, today announced it has entered into an agree...
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Fire on the mountain
Environment
Fire on the mountain
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
As a massive wildfire roars up the Athabasca River Valley, an evacuated community waits on fire officials—and the weather—to turn the tide  “One of Ca...
Fire ban in effect Friday, July 12
Community
Fire ban in effect Friday, July 12
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper are coordinating efforts to implement a fire ban in Jasper National Park. Effective July 12, 2024, a fire ...
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The Heroes of Normandy
Guest Editorial
The Heroes of Normandy
Guy Black 
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach, bu...