Ahead of the September Long weekend, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, a group of dedicated volunteers are clearing trails, building bridges and erecting signage. The big push is in advance of another big push—a unique event with an important mission. The Hinton MS Bike Ride is a two-day, 90...

A park visitor has been fined $1,500 for enticing and disturbing wildlife in Jasper National Park. On June 15, Parks Canada dispatchers received a report of an individual throwing objects at a sow grizzly bear and her two cubs. The report stated the male was outside of his vehicle on the Maligne Lak...

A new exhibition in the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives (JYMA) details the complex history of the Ukrainian diaspora living in Jasper. Ukrainians in Jasper: Past and Present, is a reflection on the circle of life, shared history, and cultural and community values of Ukrainians in Jasper. The w...

Coco’s Cafe is for sale. For 16 years, owners Lynn and Andrew Wannop have put in the daily grind at their landmark restaurant on Patricia Street. The café has become more than a coffee shop—Coco’s is one of Jasper’s community hubs. “We’ve made so many lasting friendships, I’m proud that we’ve build ...

The Dunning-Kruger effect is that sensation among overconfident newcomers that they have incredible natural abilities, mere moments after learning a new skill. That inflated confidence has been termed “Mount Stupid” that is quickly followed by the “Valley of Despair” once reality makes an appearance...

Every year, parents and residents of the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge look forward to the Wildflowers Early Education Centre's annual Stick Pony Parade. For a much-needed gitty-up in your day, look no further than our photo gallery of these little doggies, gettin' along. Read along like you're singin...

If Estelle Blanchette had a crystal ball in 2018, she definitely wouldn’t have started Jasper Food Tours. The business launched just 18 months before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and devastated the local economy. “I wouldn’t have done it,” she said. “Trying to operate in the midst of all ...

Parks Canada is once again asking Jasperites to help remove bear attractants from the townsite. “Residents should take steps now to remove fruit and any other potential attractants from their properties,” a statement from Jasper National Park wildlife officials reads.  Already this summer, several i...

Some people golf, some people hunt, some people play backgammon. Jasper’s Scott Sherlow rides his motorcycle. “It helps me get out of my head,” the 55-year-old said. Sherlow’s typical rides are the ones you’d expect someone who lives in Jasper National Park would take advantage of: Highway 93A (“a r...

“Bring a floating line for chironomid fishing and a sinking line for casting big streamers to lakers. This is gonna be epic!” So came the text from Ryan “Rye Rye” Catherwood on the Friday before the May 20/21 weekend. Few dates are anticipated as highly by Jasper National Park anglers—it’s May Long ...