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Incumbent mayor prefers to let his service do the talking
Local Government
Incumbent mayor prefers to let his service do the talking
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 15, 2021
You won’t see Richard Ireland on the campaign trail. Even though, for the first time in two decades, Ireland is facing a serious threat to his six-term run as Jasper’s only mayor, the incumbent is not canvassing for residents’ votes, handing out fliers nor booking any advertising spots. Other than t...
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Mayoral seat challenger has a passion for policy
Local Government
Mayoral seat challenger has a passion for policy
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 15, 2021
Whichever way the election turns out, Jasper mayoral candidate Paul Butler says his single regret will be that he will no longer will have the opportunity to work alongside fellow 2021 candidate Richard Ireland. If Butler wins more votes than Ireland, Jasper will have a new mayor for the first time ...
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Editorial
Small town election, big picture issues
Bob Covey 
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Before you decide on who you’re voting for, make sure you know what councillors will be working on Jasper Housing Corp Housing may be Jasper’s defining issue, and it has been for some time. There has been much progress made on this file thanks to the the creation of the Jasper Community Housing Corp...
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Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Jasper Builds
Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
As part of its new  Jasper Builds portal, The Jasper Local is providing builders the an opportunity to contribute sponsored content that we believe wi...
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Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Hiking and Climbing
Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Bob Covey 
Sunday, July 27, 2025
A rare ascent of a local peak, a climber campaigning to honour his family, and an uncovered register of heralded names in Jasper National Park’s alpin...
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Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Community
Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Bob Covey 
Friday, July 25, 2025
On a path fraught with obstacles, it's helpful to have a guide One year after a wildfire altered the way forward for so many Jasperites, local residen...
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ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Community
ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance contributor 
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
At about 10 p.m. last July 22, 2024, anxious Jasperites, stuck in gridlock only blocks away from their homes and illuminated by the headlights of thei...
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Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Health
Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Public health officials have confirmed a person with measles has been in a public setting in Jasper while infectious. Yesterday (July 14, 2025), Alber...
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Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Community
Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
It was with a feeling of trepidation that we approached Jasper this year. We have been regular visitors since 2001 and it’s become a kind of home away...
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Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
Community
Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Monday, July 14, 2025
Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Jasper Builds
Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
As part of its new  Jasper Builds portal, The Jasper Local is providing builders the an opportunity to contribute sponsored content that we believe wi...
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Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Hiking and Climbing
Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Bob Covey 
Sunday, July 27, 2025
A rare ascent of a local peak, a climber campaigning to honour his family, and an uncovered register of heralded names in Jasper National Park’s alpin...
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Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Community
Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Bob Covey 
Friday, July 25, 2025
On a path fraught with obstacles, it's helpful to have a guide One year after a wildfire altered the way forward for so many Jasperites, local residen...
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ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Community
ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance contributor 
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
At about 10 p.m. last July 22, 2024, anxious Jasperites, stuck in gridlock only blocks away from their homes and illuminated by the headlights of thei...
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ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Community
ReRooted: On commemoration of wildfire, Jasper’s mayor offers poetic leadership
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance contributor 
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
At about 10 p.m. last July 22, 2024, anxious Jasperites, stuck in gridlock only blocks away from their homes and illuminated by the headlights of thei...
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Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Jasper Builds
Rebuilding a historic community: Linwood Homes breaks ground
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
As part of its new  Jasper Builds portal, The Jasper Local is providing builders the an opportunity to contribute sponsored content that we believe wi...
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JRCC laying groundwork for additional interim housing sites
Jasper Builds
JRCC laying groundwork for additional interim housing sites
Monday, July 28, 2025
More interim housing parcels are being prepared in Jasper. Lot 2 Block A, next to the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives , will soon be used for ei...
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Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Hiking and Climbing
Mountaineer proposes new moniker for prominent peak
Bob Covey 
Sunday, July 27, 2025
A rare ascent of a local peak, a climber campaigning to honour his family, and an uncovered register of heralded names in Jasper National Park’s alpin...
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