When Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago, like so many people watching the tragedy from afar, Taggart Wilson felt utterly helpless. “When the war started I was spending days online, basically crying, wishing there was something I could do to help,” Wilson said. Advertisement inquiries: andre...

The area around the Chetamon Mountain wildfire, including the Celestine Lakes Road, remains closed. The Chetamon wildfire remains active, with small areas of fire visible, Parks Canada said in a March 27 update. “Smouldering fire was captured by a remote camera installed to assist with with wildfire...

Ski mountaineer racing is coming back to Jasper National Park this weekend. Athletes who take part in this growing sport must be tremendously fit, demonstrate exceptional skiing skills and maintain extremely efficient travel mode transitions…otherwise Jasper’s only ski resort is likely to inflict it...

Problems that confounded Parks Canada’s online campground reservation service in years past appear to be in the rear view mirror. Meanwhile, occupancy rates in Jasper’s hotel sector have rebounded from the pandemic.  Issues which plagued Parks Canada’s online campground reservation system were resol...

The Municipality of Jasper has been awarded a $6.5 million grant to build community and family housing in Jasper. “This is the most exciting news in housing we’ve had in quite some time,” Jasper’s Mayor Richard Ireland said. The money will be used to help build a 40-unit apartment development on Con...

The menu is confirmed, the food order has arrived and the high school students of École Desrochers are set to serve up a meal fit for royalty—or at least a meal fit to help them discover Place Royale . In preparation for their upcoming exchange to Ottawa and Québec City, five Jasper high school stud...

The Jasper Skatepark Committee has just stomped its latest trick: obtaining a $125,000 grant from the provincial government’s Community Facility Enhancement Program (CPEF). Committee spokesman Darrell Savage got the news on Saturday. He said the funding will help ensure concrete is being poured in 2...

Marmot Basin has always been known as a family friendly resort. With the opening of new, rugged terrain, is it time to start giving the Jasper National Park ski area more credit as a destination for hardcore huckers? The first time he rode the Knob Chairlift at Marmot Basin, Jasper skier, Pierre Ant...

Before our very eyes, Jasper’s Sons & Daughter is growing up. As Jasper’s favourite five-piece band prepares for their show tomorrow night (March 18) at the Jasper Legion, the home-grown musicians are reflecting on where they’ve come from and where they’re going next. “We’re trying to put our best f...

On-ice antics overshadow community hockey event Hundreds of hockey fans in Jasper came out for Super Sunday March 12, the culmination of a winter’s worth of rivalries between the six teams which make up the Jasper Hockey League . The community event is an opportunity for players in the league to sho...

Super Sunday content brought to Jasper Local readers by Earls in The Rockies Four Jasper Hockey League teams will fight it out for a spot in the March 12 Super Sunday “A” Final. After a decisive four-goal victory against the JFI Bonestars on Thursday night, the Jasper Brewing Co. Barley Kings head i...

Super Sunday content brought to Jasper Local readers by Earls in The Rockies Hockey Night in Jasper has a new voice. With every play in the Jasper Hockey League, the voice trills with emotion. It salutes every goal, celebrates every save and erupts into chaos with every goal-mouth scrum or hard-nose...

The Municipality of Jasper took a day to recognize its staff last month.  On Thursday, February 16, the MOJ closed its facilities and asked employees to gather in person for an organization-wide staff appreciation day. Deemed the Recognize: Impact Employee Awards Celebration , the day’s events salut...

A wide range of non-profits organizations, agencies and individuals benefited from the collective efforts of volunteers in Jasper recently  The Coldest Night of the Year raised funds for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness; Jasper’s longest running Oldtimers ho...

More than 540 people lined up for a Sunday Community Dinner at the Jasper Activity Centre on February 26. Staff and volunteers with The Raven Bistro cooked and dished up Shwarma-seasoned pulled chicken and fire-roasted tomato chickpea stew on coconut jasmine rice, served with hummus, tzatziki, carro...

A resident of Hinton has been charged with theft, mischief and possession of break-in instruments after attempting to steal a truck and snowboard gear. Advertisement On February 18, Hinton RCMP received a call that an unknown person was trying to break into a red pickup truck. According to RCMP, off...

Nearly 120 Jasper residents gathered around the proverbial campfire to hear tales of triumph, tragedy, wildlife and wonder Tuesday night. On February 21 the Downstream Bar hosted Once Upon A Time, Stories from Jasper Story Tellers, a much-appreciated return-to-regular-programming for the Friends of ...

A century-old tradition is coming back to the Rocky Mountains.  The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride—a Canadian icon since 1876—is trotting into Jasper June 19. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland saw the RCMP Musical Ride when it last came to Jasper 50 years ago, in celebration of the opening of...

There were 71 new Jaspers in Alberta last year. Alberta’s vital statistics, including all of the baby names from Alberta births, were published on February 16.  Service Alberta puts out an annual list of Alberta’s top baby names, complied from the birth information provided by parents and registered...

In solidarity for people living with housing insecurity, advocates are asking their peers to walk with them during The Coldest Night Of the Year. The Coldest Night Of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser is making its Jasper debut. On February 25, in recognition of those who live in a precarious housing situa...