Sprinklers available for homeowners to purchase The Jasper Fire Department is once again offering residential sprinklers to homeowners at a discounted price so they can better protect their homes in the event of a wildfire. Nik Kellis, captain of fire prevention for the Jasper Fire Department, said ...

A sudden ban on watercraft and wading gear in Mount Robson Provincial Park has sent shockwaves through the Jasper and Valemount paddling communities. New aquatic protective measures have closed access to one of Western Canada’s most celebrated whitewater runs in the name of protecting the Fraser Riv...

The Municipality of Jasper will have to borrow an unspecified amount if council decides to undertake an estimated $7.63 million in additional repairs for wildfire-affected utilities. On Tuesday (May 12), committee of the whole recommended council amend the 2026 capital budget to include this second ...

As an out-of-control wildfire burns south of Whitecourt, local emergency officials are urging residents to be prepared. The fire, known as WWF017, grew to an estimated 80 hectares within hours of detection and on May 11 at 5:30 p.m. prompted an evacuation order for parts of Woodlands County, which i...

Nearly two years after wildfire tore through Jasper, Canada’s Minister of Emergency Management says communities across the country should brace for another challenging fire season — and that Canadians themselves have a critical role to play in preparing for it. Canada's Minister of Emergency Managem...

Jasper council received updates on wildfire recovery progress, advanced a revised water services bylaw and approved a loan guarantee supporting a new 40-unit affordable housing development . Parks Canada has issued occupancy permits to 22 properties rebuilt from the Jasper wildfire, including the fi...

For millennia, the high-elevation lakes and rivers in Jasper knew not of fish. This may have been due to the hard, mountain winters. Or perhaps to waterfalls that prevented the abundant fish of Jasper’s valley bottom lakes and rivers making it upstream. Regardless, for all that time, most of Jasper’...

The Municipality of Jasper is jumping in to lead the organizing of this year’s Canada Day festivities, in what may be the new status quo. On Tuesday (April 28), committee of the whole directed administration to lead the planning and delivery of the 2026 events using only existing resources. “It woul...

Hans Schwarz’s life was shaped by mountains, but it was never a straight ascent. Schwarz passed away on April 11. At his funeral on Tuesday, April 28, a small gathering of friends, family and fellow climbers pieced together a story that stretched from the Alps to the peaks above Jasper National Park...

Taste of Spring festival uncorked at Olive Bistro “We need something with some acidity… something to wake up your palate for the rest of the night.” Jasper's Joost Tijssen inspects a Sangiovese rosé from the Emilia Romagna region in Forli-Cesena, Italy. // Bob Covey At approximately 7 p.m. on Saturd...

Mayors Awards celebrate decades of Distinguished Voluntary Service Applause echoed through Jasper’s municipal council chambers on April 21 as three longtime volunteers were honoured for quietly shaping the community behind the scenes. This year’s Jasper Mayor’s Awards, awarded in all three cases for...

Jasper Acts Presents:  Charlotte’s Web , A Heartwarming Celebration of Youth, Community, and Live Theatre This weekend, Jasper Acts invites audiences of all ages to experience the magic of live theatre with its charming production of  Charlotte’s Web . Brought to life by a passionate cast of local a...

As he prepares for his May 2 performance in Jasper , Canadian hip hop artist Shad is thinking less about a fixed setlist and more about the feeling of the place itself. Q: How does performing in a small town differ from when you're in a big city? Shad: Every show is different—the energy depends on t...

U nless its owners come up with a solution by the end of the summer, the historic Astoria Hotel in Jasper will be put up for public auction. Since 2020, the Astoria Hotel has accumulated more than $720,000 in unpaid municipal taxes and penalties. On Tuesday (April 21), after lengthy debate , council...

Leaseholders will be paying different rates when adding a net-new development after council approved an updated bylaw on Tuesday (April 21). Under the bylaw, residential developments will go from $1.93 per square foot to $4,286.36 per dwelling unit. The commercial rate ($2.57 per sq. ft.) and indust...

The Municipality will spend more than $2 million to replace wildfire-damaged curb stop valves in Cabin Creek, Lodgepole and Miette neighbourhoods. On Tuesday (April 21), council amended the capital budget to include this first phase of repairing utilities. The curb stop valves were damaged by firefi...

Jasper photographer Simone Heinrich captured an evening of aurora activity recently. Good things come to those who wait. // Simone Heinrich On Friday (April 18), when most people were crawling into bed, Heinrich stepped outside to check out the night sky. She could see faint hints of northern lights...

The 17th annual Jasper Pride and Ski Festival opened with a powerful message of unity, resilience and responsibility, as community members gathered for the symbolic raising of the Pride flag on April 10. Jasper Pride & Ski Festival board members including Jackie Bohnet, Melissa Mercer, executive dir...

The Municipality of Jasper is expressing interest in helping the Anglican and United churches in their joint rebuild from the 2024 wildfire that would create multiple community-benefitting buildings. On Tuesday (April 14), council’s Committee of the Whole directed administration to enter a memorandu...

A week of arts and culture sessions are being oriented to Grade 9 to 12 students in Jasper. Beading, felting, drumming, live music, pottery and more will make up a week of wellness workshops, dubbed Youth Art Hope (YAH), May 2-9. The idea for the sessions began with conversations with the Jasper Rec...