First-come, first-served campgrounds' days are numbered in Jasper National Park For decades, Jasper residents could decide on a summer camping trip with little more planning than throwing some gear in the vehicle and heading 15 minutes east of town. That spontaneity is about to become harder to find...

Currently owned by Parks Canada, units would be managed by Jasper Municipal Housing Corporation The Municipality of Jasper wants to utilize 24 CorCan housing units within the townsite for affordable housing once Jasper’s interim housing program wraps up. On Tuesday (Aug. 18), council authorized Mayo...

Jasper Folk Music Festival runs September 11-12. Get tickets here Ten years into the Jasper Folk Music Festival, organizers have learned a thing or two about what makes a great weekend of music in the mountains. For the festival’s 10th edition, that means bringing back some of the artists audiences ...

Flowers in the Ashes explores how Jasper seniors are finding joy, connection and healing after the wildfire In the aftermath of a wildfire, recovery can become a full-time job. There are insurance forms to fill out, homes to rebuild, belongings to replace and difficult decisions to make. For older r...

The Municipality of Jasper is busy working out the details to potentially help the Anglican Church and United Church jointly rebuild from the 2024 wildfire. Beth Sanders, director of Urban Design and Standards, told committee of the whole on Tuesday (Aug. 11) that one of the main focuses will be dev...

The Municipality of Jasper recently wrapped up the first phase of repairing water and sanitary infrastructure damaged by the Jasper wildfire. Logan Ireland, recovery project manager with the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC), told council on Tuesday (Aug. 4) that the second phase will begin...

Roadwork to cause delays on several Jasper-area roads through October Parks Canada says safety projects on fire-impacted roads will mean alternating traffic and periodic stoppages Drivers travelling around Jasper National Park should expect delays on several roads as Parks Canada carries out safety ...

Thomas Lukaszuk says legitimate grievances with Ottawa need fixing—but breaking up the country isn't the answer Thomas Lukaszuk is spending a lot of time in his 33-year-old motorhome these days. The former Alberta cabinet minister and founder of Forever Canadian is touring the province with a messag...

A proposed Alberta oil pipeline would pass through Jasper National Park, reviving questions about industrial development in one of Canada's most protected landscapes. According to Alberta's submission to the federal Major Projects Office , roughly seven per cent of the West Coast Oil Pipeline would ...

The Town of Hinton has lowered its cap on short-term tourism suites following pushback from the community and the hotel industry. Council approved an amended bylaw on July 7 reducing the maximum number of Airbnb-style rentals where the owner does not live on site from 130 to 70. Council passed the a...

The Municipality of Jasper is in no rush to replace or refurbish the Jasper Cenotaph, which staff say is only showing some signs of wear and tear. On Tuesday (July 14), committee of the whole directed administration to continue to support the Jasper Legion with the Jasper Cenotaph Project, but at th...

A major investment from one of Jasper's largest tourism employers will help bring 22 new childcare spaces to local families, addressing a longstanding community challenge that has affected parents, employers and the broader local economy for years. Pursuit has committed $400,000 toward the Municipal...

Jasper skate camp shows the power of an inclusive community The first thing Ashley Swinton teaches isn't how to ollie. It's how to fall. "Rise & Shine"—the name of her skateboarding program—is about getting back up after taking a spill, she explained. It's a philosophy that's as much about life as i...

The Jasper Municipal Library Board is warning that provincial legislation could impose additional costs on libraries while paving the road to censorship. Matthew Cairns, secretary for the Jasper Library Board, said that Bill 28—which the government says will keep children from accessing graphic sexu...

After stepping in to organize this year's Canada Day festivities when no community group was available to take the lead, the Municipality of Jasper helped ensure one of the community's biggest annual celebrations carried on uninterrupted. Council approved the move this spring as a stop-gap measure, ...

The federal government has announced an additional $520 million to support Jasper’s recovery from the devastating 2024 wildfire, marking what officials described as the largest single investment ever made in a Canadian national park community. The funding, announced Tuesday in Jasper by federal Fina...

Council is interested in expanding Jasper’s transit system over the next five years, including adding a winter route to Marmot Basin. On Tuesday (June 23), committee of the whole directed administration to incorporate the expansion options into the 2027 – 2031 transit business plan and return prior ...

Jasper Municipal Council members will dip their toes into development matters as the Municipality of Jasper prepares to take over land-use authority from Parks Canada. On Tuesday (June 16), council accepted Jasper National Park superintendent Geneviève Caron’s invitation for councillors in their ind...

Community Outreach Services (COS) is feeling the pressure as external funding is expected to be reduced by $409,000 total over the next three years. Beth LeBlanc, manager of Community Outreach Services, told council on Tuesday, June 9 that 87 per cent of the department’s services are funded through ...

Free June 23 session aims to help residents protect their rights before July 22 limitation period Nearly two years after the Jasper wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, an Edmonton litigation lawyer is urging residents whose insurance claims remain unresolved to take one critical ste...