Two new reports shed light on how the 2024 Jasper wildfire spread so quickly. The reports, which were commissioned by Parks Canada, also reaffirm the importance of FireSmart principles. The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) report focuses on the fire’s behaviour outside the townsite and its rapid gro...

For the second time in a month that has seen only four school days, Jasper students walked out of school in support of their teachers. After taking strike action on October 6, yesterday approximately 51,000 educators were forced back to work by the Alberta Government . Jasper students rallying for e...

Jasperites Janet Frechette and Pam Wilson were among dozens of Forever Canadian campaign supporters in Edmonton who witnessed "a historic victory" on Tuesday (October 28). As the throngs broke out in spontaneous renditions of O' Canada, campaign leader Thomas Lukaszuk and an army of volunteers prese...

Jasper's mayor and six councillors were officially sworn in on Friday, October 24 at the Lobstick Lodge's Skyline Lounge. Jasper's 2025 council includes Mayor Richard Ireland and councillors Laurie Rodger, Danny Frechette, Kable Kongsrud, Wendy Hall, Kathleen Waxer and Ralph Melnyk. // Bob Covey The...

Alberta Government invokes Notwithstanding Clause to impose a collective contract and shield it from court challenges for the duration of the four-year term The Alberta government has overridden the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and is forcing Alberta teachers back to work on Wednesday (Oc...

Driving from Lake Louise to Jasper last week, Forever Canadian petitioner Thomas Lukaszuk came around the famous “big bend” in the Icefields Parkway.  As the road’s incline steepened, the vintage RV he’s been travelling the province in—a 1992 motorhome dubbed the Unity Bus—crawled up the long hill. ...

Halloween brings haunted happenings to Jasper with ghost tours, spooky celebrations Bears and elk won’t be the only creatures roaming Jasper National Park this Hallo-weekend. Creatures Return is a first-of-its-kind Halloween experience in Jasper, offering guests a taste of the supernatural Oct. 31 t...

Jasper is expected to see substantial rebuilding this winter and contractors are focusing on pouring foundations while the weather cooperates. Foundation pours are likely to continue until late November or early December. Parks Canada has issued 75 building permits as of Friday, October 24, with 36 ...

Two local paramedics were honoured for exemplary service recently. On October 16, which has been designated “World Restart a Heart Day,” Jasper’s Mike Mahoney and Zandra Hauk were presented with an Excellence in Resuscitation Coin for their roles in affording the best chance of survival for a patien...

Jasper Municipal Council will have three new elected officials for the 2025-2029 term. Laurie Rodger, Kable Kongsrud and Danny Frechette were elected as first-time councillors in the October 20, 2025 Jasper municipal election. Final results, which are unofficial until noon on Friday, came in last ni...

“We’re all one day away from a life we don’t recognize.” An intimate story about grief and the healing power of art following the devastating 2024 Jasper Wildfire is making its debut on the world’s largest mountain arts stage. Embers , a new film directed by Kimberley-based filmmaker Trixie Pacis an...

The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents know many of the people in the running personally. But for the same reasons that make them exciting, small town political races run the danger of turning...

The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle Smith government to end the labour dispute. “The responsibility to end this disruption lies squarely with the government,” Alberta Teachers Associatio...

Festival will feature astronomy experts, space-themed experiences and signature events that highlight Jasper's exceptional stargazing opportunities Jasper’s dark sky will soon be back in the spotlight. The 15th iteration of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival is set to illuminate the national park October ...

Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in their ongoing labour strife with the provincial government. Teachers walked off the job Monday amid stalled negotiations. Wearing “Red for Ed” clothi...

"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was a blinding white. Not snow, not fog, but something closer to the emptied light that those who brush against death claim to glimpse — a blankness that ...

Rotary Club, Jasper Community Team Society, to distribute donations Programs designed to help Jasperites impacted by last year’s wildfire received a mountain of support recently. Last week, the Jasper Rotary Club , together with Rotary District 5370 , announced its intention to help distribute $125,...

When Alberta teachers voted nearly 90 percent against the government’s latest contract offer, the message was clear: the deal does not meet the needs of our classrooms or our students. Yet, within hours, the Government of Alberta released a press release painting itself as the rational adult in the ...

Jasper students walked out of school in solidarity with their teachers today (Thursday, October 2). About 100 students participated in a walk-out demonstration October 2 to show support for their teachers. // Bob Covey Just after 2 p.m., approximately 100 elementary, junior high and high school stud...

A Hinton resident has been charged with manslaughter in a death that occurred outside of the Jasper Legion. On September 27, 2025, at approximately 1:17 a.m., Jasper RCMP responded to an altercation at the Jasper Legion. Upon arrival, a male was located on the ground, requiring medical attention. Th...