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Smashing Mount Stupid
Community
Smashing Mount Stupid
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Friday, August 25, 2023
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...
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Gallery: The community’s cutest cowpokes
Community
Gallery: The community’s cutest cowpokes
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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...
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Cooking with gas: Jasper Food Tours laps up travel experience award
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Cooking with gas: Jasper Food Tours laps up travel experience award
Bob Covey 
Thursday, August 3, 2023
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 ...
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Wildlife officials urging removal of fruit trees from townsite
Community
Wildlife officials urging removal of fruit trees from townsite
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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...
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Local rider revved up for cross-country throttle therapy
Community
Local rider revved up for cross-country throttle therapy
Rolling Barrage goes coast to coast to combat mental illness
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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...
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Fish finder: Guide torch passed to passionate angling ambassador
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Fish finder: Guide torch passed to passionate angling ambassador
Ryan Catherwood has established Jasper Park Fishing, operating out of Pure Outdoors on Connaught Drive
Bob Covey 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
“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 ...
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Renovation disruption: Normal arena operations to be iced in 2023/24
Community
Renovation disruption: Normal arena operations to be iced in 2023/24
No dressing rooms during construction means no tournaments 
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Service disruptions at the Jasper Activity Centre and the Jasper Arena will impact access to the building, limit use of the facility and put the squeeze on local businesses this winter. Jasper Municipal Council heard yesterday (July 11) that the next phase of the Jasper Activity Centre Renovation Pr...
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All aboard: Jasper to roll out public transit system
Community
All aboard: Jasper to roll out public transit system
School division will fund 20 per cent of operational costs; separate bus service will be tailored for students
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Jasper is hopping on board with public transit. At their July 11 committee of the whole meeting, Jasper Municipal Council passed a motion to engage a public transit service provider for the community and surrounding national park amenities, starting in September. Critically, the program includes cre...
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Mountain GOATS: Jasper soccer stars bring home Alberta gold
Community
Mountain GOATS: Jasper soccer stars bring home Alberta gold
U-13 boys go undefeated at Provincial tournament
Lucas Habib, sports reporter 
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Early July 7, after having won their regional league, Jasper’s U13 boys’ soccer team pulled out of town to head to the rural provincial championships. They left the mountains and foothills behind, passed through cities and towns, and drove by canola fields and giant perogies before the team and thei...
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Jasperites fundraising for underprivileged students in Nepal
Community
Jasperites fundraising for underprivileged students in Nepal
Community garage sale takes place July 16/17
Bob Covey 
Friday, July 7, 2023
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela Organizers with Mountains of Relief are asking their fellow Jasperites for help fundraising for public education in Nepal. Raj Ghimire came to Jasper from Nepal in 2013. Two years later, when a magnitude 7...
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Trail tech: The next generation
Biking
Trail tech: The next generation
Georgia Ristivojevic 
Monday, June 30, 2025
Rugged roads and twisting trails await those who seek. Thanks to its history of trail use by outfitters and recreationalists, Jasper has established i...
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Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Environment
Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Mark Bradley 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dry grass crunched underfoot as the old grizzly searched for food. Her nostrils flared and her nose twitched as she tested her surroundings for anythi...
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Introducing Linwood Homes
Featured Builders
Introducing Linwood Homes
Saturday, June 28, 2025
How long have you been in business? Linwood Homes was founded i n 1968 in Alberta. Our business is over 55 years old. How many homes have you built? W...
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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A beloved family is saying goodbye to Jasper, and their friends are throwing a bittersweet going-away party. “There will be a lot of tears,” said orga...
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Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Business
Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Trafficcongestion is becoming a growing issue at the town’s two remaining gas stations, according to a letter sent to Jasper Municipal Council. Mayor ...
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Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Community
Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Jasper council approves EV charging stations, another recovery position Jasper council approved the establishment of two new electric vehicle (EV) cha...
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Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Community
Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Abigail Popple, freelance contributor 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Pancakes, petting zoo, pony rides, parades and more happening in Jasper's neighbouring village in B.C. The village of Valemount, B.C., is gearing up f...
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Trail tech: The next generation
Biking
Trail tech: The next generation
Georgia Ristivojevic 
Monday, June 30, 2025
Rugged roads and twisting trails await those who seek. Thanks to its history of trail use by outfitters and recreationalists, Jasper has established i...
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Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Environment
Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Mark Bradley 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dry grass crunched underfoot as the old grizzly searched for food. Her nostrils flared and her nose twitched as she tested her surroundings for anythi...
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Introducing Linwood Homes
Featured Builders
Introducing Linwood Homes
Saturday, June 28, 2025
How long have you been in business? Linwood Homes was founded i n 1968 in Alberta. Our business is over 55 years old. How many homes have you built? W...
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Latest ›
Trail tech: The next generation
Biking
Trail tech: The next generation
Georgia Ristivojevic 
Monday, June 30, 2025
Rugged roads and twisting trails await those who seek. Thanks to its history of trail use by outfitters and recreationalists, Jasper has established i...
this is a test
Introducing Linwood Homes
Featured Builders
Introducing Linwood Homes
Saturday, June 28, 2025
How long have you been in business? Linwood Homes was founded i n 1968 in Alberta. Our business is over 55 years old. How many homes have you built? W...
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Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Environment
Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Mark Bradley 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dry grass crunched underfoot as the old grizzly searched for food. Her nostrils flared and her nose twitched as she tested her surroundings for anythi...
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Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park
Jasper History
Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Monday, June 23, 2025
100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...
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