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Jasper, we have a problem: Paid Parking Pilot sputtering on takeoff
Editorial
Jasper, we have a problem: Paid Parking Pilot sputtering on takeoff
Bob Covey 
Sunday, August 1, 2021
I know it’s a pilot project but Paid Parking in Jasper isn’t exactly off to a soaring start. We all laughed when the MOJ had to delay the initiative due to damaged signage, but since it began in earnest, I don’t hear a lot of chuckling. It was bound to be a tough transition for locals—we’d never had...
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Alberta Politics
Read the room, UCP. No one wants this nightmare curriculum
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 2, 2021
You know that dream where you’re sitting in your old high school classroom and you’ve got a test in front of you but you haven’t studied and you don’t remember seeing any of the course material before and the test is actually in hieroglyphics and—oh no—you’re not wearing any pants? I hate that dream...
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Stay vigilant, Jasper: Latest COVID spreads coming from within
Editorial
Stay vigilant, Jasper: Latest COVID spreads coming from within
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Anyone else embarrassed to be an Albertan these days? I was born and raised in this province, but the egregious displays of anti-social partisanship when it comes to disobeying health guidelines have me feeling sick to my belt buckle. “Freedom” rally in Calgary, late November. // Calgary Herald Anti...
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Is Jasper Municipal Council distancing itself from decision-making?
Editorial
Is Jasper Municipal Council distancing itself from decision-making?
Bob Covey 
Monday, July 27, 2020
Did Jasper miss an opportunity to make its downtown better? Or at least safer? Now before you get all up in my grill, save your breath (and please wear a mask). I’ve heard the arguments against closing the 600 block of Patricia Street to vehicle traffic: Essential services like grocery stores and ph...
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Alberta Politics
Council’s test of leadership will be whether it can mend fences with staff
Bob Covey 
Monday, June 15, 2020
You many have noticed things are rather…strained…at Jasper Municipal Council meetings these days. While perhaps not immediately apparent, anyone who has been viewing the public meetings over Zoom the last couple of months will have noticed an uptick in tension amongst participants. Not being privy t...
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OPINION: Secondary suite policy in Jasper downplays new interpretations of Private Home Accommodation rules
Editorial
OPINION: Secondary suite policy in Jasper downplays new interpretations of Private Home Accommodation rules
Bob Covey 
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Parks Canada is changing its policies to allow secondary suites, which they say will promote more affordable housing for the community. But will it? Are we really to believe that there are a whole bunch of homeowners out there with unused spaces who are just waiting for the OK to start renting them ...
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The ongoing issues with campsite reservations in our national parks
Editorial
The ongoing issues with campsite reservations in our national parks
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
It’s hard to think of spending the night in a tent when it’s minus 45 degrees Celsius outside, but if you want to camp in Canada’s mountain parks this summer, that’s exactly what you were doing earlier this month. At least that’s what you had hoped you’d be doing: online camping reservations opened ...
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BE VERRRRY AFRAID OF THE UCP’s 2019 BUDGET
Alberta Politics
BE VERRRRY AFRAID OF THE UCP’s 2019 BUDGET
Bob Covey 
Friday, November 1, 2019
Bob Covey // The Jasper Local Newspaper Fright night in Alberta came early this year. October 31 in Jasper had its fair share of ghosts and ghouls, but the real scares were being conjured up at the Alberta Legislature a week prior. Minister of Finance Travis Toews wasn’t donning a costume when he ro...
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It’s broken, so let’s fix it
Alberta Politics
It’s broken, so let’s fix it
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Update: Council has passed a motion reducing the town’s speed limit to 40 km/hr Whenever classic editorial fodder such as the changing of municipal speed zones are up for community debate, the old timey newspaperman in me can’t wait to wade in. Usually, after uncrossing my arms and loudly cracking m...
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Opinion: NDP platform appeals to young families
Alberta Politics
Opinion: NDP platform appeals to young families
Bob Covey 
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Most mornings, if I’m on the ball, just before our toddler pulls out all of her toys and books and crafts and games and spreads them all over the floor, I try to get us outside. This has been much easier as of late, what with the winter finally relenting. Bundling isn’t as critical. Arguments about ...
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Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Community
Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Bob 
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking input on the local rental market amid housing challenges. In the wake of recent reports of double digit rent hik...
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CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Business
CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 17, 2025
Jasperites were on the airwaves last week. Listeners to terrestrial radio heard a pot-pourri of Jasper recovery stories and successes on CBC Radio One...
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Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Arts & Culture
Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
A Utah-based artist whose favourite subjects to paint are rugged, rough-hewn and rigorous, figures he’ll have plenty of inspiration in Jasper this wee...
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Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Alberta Politics
Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A group of Alberta energy executives has cancelled their corporate retreat in Jasper because they’re mad that the municipality’s mayor wants federal p...
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GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Community
GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is welcoming a new, home-grown educator into the division’s top leadership position. Starting July 1, Hin...
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Jasper Community Team hires new ED, partnering with foundation
Community
Jasper Community Team hires new ED, partnering with foundation
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Jasper Community Team Society has boosted its capacity to assist local residents. The trusted community organization, which has received more than...
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Pour one out: Remembering some of Jasper’s favourite restaurants
Business
Pour one out: Remembering some of Jasper’s favourite restaurants
Bob Covey 
Monday, April 7, 2025
This piece was originally published in the February issue of The Tomato Food and Drink magazine Nine months after wildfire devastated Jasper, 86-ing a...
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Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Community
Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Bob 
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking input on the local rental market amid housing challenges. In the wake of recent reports of double digit rent hik...
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CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Business
CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 17, 2025
Jasperites were on the airwaves last week. Listeners to terrestrial radio heard a pot-pourri of Jasper recovery stories and successes on CBC Radio One...
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Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Arts & Culture
Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
A Utah-based artist whose favourite subjects to paint are rugged, rough-hewn and rigorous, figures he’ll have plenty of inspiration in Jasper this wee...
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Jasper veterinarian bidding fur-well
Community
Jasper veterinarian bidding fur-well
Georgia Ristivojevic, freelance contributor 
Thursday, May 8, 2025
If your beloved furry friend calls Jasper home, chances are you are familiar with Dr. Janet Jones, Jasper and Valemount’s local veterinarian.  For the...
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Men’s Shed constructing community
Community
Men’s Shed constructing community
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Connection, camaraderie, community: Grand Opening May 10 A new movement is building in Jasper. Since February 6, the local chapter of Men’s Shed Canad...
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Neophyte author pens fantastical journey in familiar setting
Arts & Culture
Neophyte author pens fantastical journey in familiar setting
Bob Covey 
Saturday, May 3, 2025
The playful bending of personal knowledge, documented history and mythology—kindled from the stories of First Nations cultures he has deep reverence a...
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Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Alberta Politics
Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 25, 2025
For the first time in decades, Yellowhead has a real race on its hands Pundits and prognosticators are all saying it: this federal election is the mos...
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