Hinton is urging the Alberta government to commit to continued funding for its specialized wildfire team before the program’s current funding expires March 31. Mayor Brian LaBerge said the town wants stable, multi-year funding and an immediate commitment, rather than waiting for next year’s provinci...

Jasper earned five out of five blooms in this year’s Communities in Bloom Alberta Awards, placing it among just two communities in the province to receive the top rating. Meg Moll, administrator for Jasper Communities in Bloom, said the committee was pleased with the results and the feedback from ju...

Paid parking will resume a month earlier in Jasper next year. On October 6 council voted to extend the annual season from May 1 to Oct. 31, with the added month expected to generate an estimated $113,000 in revenue. “It seems to me that April clearly is a month that we should be capturing,” Coun. Da...

Jasper could introduce winter bus service to Marmot Basin in November 2027 as part of a proposed five-year transit expansion plan that would more than double the Municipality's annual operating subsidy. On Tuesday, September 29, committee of the whole referred the proposed expansions to budget discu...

Jasperites will soon have a chance to help shape a new town plan that will guide the community’s growth and development over the coming years. Beth Sanders, the Municipality’s director of Urban Design and Standards, told council Sept. 29 that the plan is necessary to transfer land-use planning and d...

"It's a good example of how provincial rules and regulations increase the cost of doing business for municipalities." The Municipality of Jasper has adopted new privacy regulations to bring it into compliance with updated provincial legislation. On Sept. 1, council approved the privacy management pr...

Developers wishing to build on Arnica Avenue will need to enter into development agreements so the Municipality of Jasper can recover over $776,000 in servicing costs. Council approved the Arnica Avenue Servicing Cost Recovery Policy on Tuesday, September 15, with the discussion taking place on Sept...

Editor's Note (3 p.m. Sept 15): This story has been updated since The Jasper Local learned that the outstanding taxes and penalties were paid. The century-old Astoria Hotel has paid $644,000 in outstanding taxes and penalties. The payment occurred after council met on Tuesday. At that meeting, Counc...

The Jasper Community Team Society has appointed Susan Given as its new executive director, bringing a veteran community health and disaster-recovery leader into the organization's next phase. Given, a Jasper resident, began the role Aug. 17 after 30 years working in community-based health and social...

The amounts have been referred to the 2027 budget discussions but have not been approved Editor's note: this story has been edited for clarity after its original publication on Sept 10, 2026 After stepping in to rescue Canada Day celebrations this year, the Municipality of Jasper will decide this fa...

The Municipality of Jasper is planning a gradual transition away from dedicated wildfire recovery operations over the next two years, with the final major organizational changes scheduled for fall 2028. Jasper Municipal Council heard how this demobilization would occur during its Aug. 25 committee o...

Municipality says new policy will ask Jasperites what a “fair share” of property taxes looks like The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce is asking the Municipality of Jasper to rethink how commercial properties are taxed compared with residential properties, arguing the community’s 5:1 property-tax rat...

The Municipality of Jasper will provide up to $225,000 of support for the second and final phase of Jasper’s bike park. Municipal councillors voted unanimously in support of a motion made by Councillor Laurie Rodger during the Tuesday, September 1 regular council meeting. The Municipality will provi...

Federal, provincial and municipal governments commit a combined $7.9 million Jasper’s post-wildfire rebuild is getting another piece of critical infrastructure. The federal, provincial and municipal governments have committed $7.9 million to recommission the town’s wastewater lagoon. Federal Emergen...

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...

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 ...

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...