JPL bringing community together under the stars
Arts & Culture
JPL bringing community together under the stars
Monday, October 7, 2024
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, together with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Travel Alberta, want to help bring the community back together. After re-opening their doors on October 1 , and on the heels of a giant clothing, toy and household item swap held at the main lodge on October 4 and 5, the Fairmont JPL is hosting a marquee event exclusively for residents and first responders. That even...
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Council compensation out for public feedback
Local Government
Council compensation out for public feedback
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
After increasing the base salary to the average of Banff, Jasper and Canmore, adopting a “no-diem approach” would result in an all-encompassing annual...
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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...