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James Eugene Merrill (1943 – 2025)
Obituaries
James Eugene Merrill (1943 – 2025)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father James Eugene Merrill on Oct 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Dad was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Ellen Hedberg and Eugene Merrill on June 19th, 1943. Dad celebrated life through his love for the mountain...
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Wayne Williams (October 15, 2025)
Obituaries
Wayne Williams (October 15, 2025)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne Keith Williams (Willie), who left us peacefully in his sleep on October 15, 2025, at his parents’ farm in Alix, Alberta. He leaves behind his loving wife Audrey, children Logan and Tieghan, mother Althea, sister Laverne, sister-in-law Lind...
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Norman Brown (1960-2025)
Obituaries
Norman Brown (1960-2025)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
On Friday, October 17, 2025, (James) Norman Brown passed peacefully in Jasper, surrounded by his two children, Tekarra and James Brown . Born on July 29, 1960 and raised in Jasper, Norman grew up within a loving family and with a deep passion for mountain life and adventure. Though he ventured away ...
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Marjorie Cooper (1937-2025)
Obituaries
Marjorie Cooper (1937-2025)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
It is with love and sadness that the family of Marjorie Cooper announces her passing at Agecare Glenmore in Calgary on Wednesday August 20, 2025. She was 88 years old. Marjorie was born in Wainwright, AB to Robert Irvin & Mary Grace Lewis. She was predeceased by her husband Charles William (Bill), h...
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Olga Louise Dowling (1926-2025)
Obituaries
Olga Louise Dowling (1926-2025)
Bob 
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Olga Louise Dowling (Yewchin) was born on October 27, 1926 in Northern Valley, Alberta. She passed away on August 6, 2025 in Jasper, Alberta. It is with profound sadness that the family of Olga Louise Dowling announces that she passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years. Olga was predeceased by h...
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George Douglas Mattison (1928 – 2025)
Obituaries
George Douglas Mattison (1928 – 2025)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
George Douglas Mattison (1928-2025) of Jasper, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Paula (Paul), Mark, Todd (Yvonne), Lisa (Al); Grandchildren: Emily (Pete) Anna (Chris), Erin (David), Tro...
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Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Community
Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Peter Shokeir, freelancer reporter 
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jasper council is leaning toward supporting a proposed provincial electoral district that would have it join Banff and Canmore. On Tuesday (Dec. 9), c...
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A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Community
A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Friday, December 12, 2025
Our Seniors know their way around They’re the ones who built our town. Through their sweat, through their toil They planted roots in rocky soil. The s...
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Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Business
Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council is sending its administrative team back to the drawing board on Jasper’s 2026 municipal budget. In asking for more information about the 2026 ...
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Building fire started by spontaneous combustion
Business
Building fire started by spontaneous combustion
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A downtown commercial building fire that was contained quickly after being reported offers important fire-safety lessons. Oily rags not being disposed...
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Turning Eighty—La Fin Du Monde?
Hiking and Climbing
Turning Eighty—La Fin Du Monde?
David Harrap, guest contributor 
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
God, I was tired. And we still had to hike out. The author on a Mount Christie expedition in 2005, around the same time he celebrated his 60th year. /...
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Muskrat love (Or: a rat by any other name…)
Environment
Muskrat love (Or: a rat by any other name…)
Mark Bradley 
Friday, November 21, 2025
I Smell a Rat! Let’s get one thing out of the way right now – muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) are not rats. Muskrats and rats are both rodents, but musk...
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JRCC update: funding confirmed, rebuild progressing
Community
JRCC update: funding confirmed, rebuild progressing
Bob Covey 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Positions created to facilitate Jasper’s recovery from the 2024 wildfire will be fully funded to the end of their respective terms. The announcement w...
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Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Community
Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Peter Shokeir, freelancer reporter 
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jasper council is leaning toward supporting a proposed provincial electoral district that would have it join Banff and Canmore. On Tuesday (Dec. 9), c...
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A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Community
A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Friday, December 12, 2025
Our Seniors know their way around They’re the ones who built our town. Through their sweat, through their toil They planted roots in rocky soil. The s...
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Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Business
Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council is sending its administrative team back to the drawing board on Jasper’s 2026 municipal budget. In asking for more information about the 2026 ...
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Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Business
Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council is sending its administrative team back to the drawing board on Jasper’s 2026 municipal budget. In asking for more information about the 2026 ...
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A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Community
A Christmas Ode to Jasper’s Seniors
Friday, December 12, 2025
Our Seniors know their way around They’re the ones who built our town. Through their sweat, through their toil They planted roots in rocky soil. The s...
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Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Community
Council briefs: electoral boundaries, housing corporation, skatepark naming
Peter Shokeir, freelancer reporter 
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jasper council is leaning toward supporting a proposed provincial electoral district that would have it join Banff and Canmore. On Tuesday (Dec. 9), c...
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Status quo budget: Council proposes 10 percent tax hike
Community
Status quo budget: Council proposes 10 percent tax hike
Bob Covey 
Monday, December 8, 2025
Council conforms to all but one of administration's recommendations as ongoing wildfire recovery guides MOJ's 2026 budget A tied vote defeated a motio...
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