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New calves mark caribou breeding centre’s progress
Environment
New calves mark caribou breeding centre’s progress
Peter Shokeir, freelance contributor 
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Seven caribou calves born in first year of breeding program The Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre has begun achieving tangible results with the birth of seven healthy calves in its first year of operation. Jean-Francois Bisaillon, program manager of the Jasper Caribou Recovery Program for Jasper ...
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Alberta’s caribou conundrum
Alberta Politics
Alberta’s caribou conundrum
Mark Bradley 
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
For 40 years, the province has put industry ahead of endangered species Is the Alberta government hell-bent on eliminating what remains of the two caribou herds that live in the mountains just north of Jasper National Park? Looking at the province’s recently released draft management plan for the Up...
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As caribou numbers decline, Indigenous collaboration increases
Environment
As caribou numbers decline, Indigenous collaboration increases
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Jasper National Park confirmed at least 34 caribou in the Tonquin Valley but did not spot any members of the Brazeau herd during aerial surveys in the fall.  Biologists collecting caribou scat // Parks Canada Biologists did, however, find tracks and scat of the Brazeau animals; remote wildlife camer...
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“Now our insights are acknowledged.” Indigenous partners collaborating on caribou recovery project
Local Indigenous
“Now our insights are acknowledged.” Indigenous partners collaborating on caribou recovery project
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 2, 2023
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article said the caribou breeding facility had a $14 million budget. The budget has been increased significantly since that number was first reported and as of October 3, 2023, the investment from the federal government was $38.2 million. Parks Canada has sa...
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Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Alberta Politics
Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library Board is warning that provincial legislation could impose additional costs on libraries while paving the road to censorsh...
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Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Hiking and Climbing
Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Friday, July 10, 2026
Jasper runners were at the front of the pack as the Alpenglow Ultramarathon returned to Valemount for its second year, with Maddie Trottier capturing ...
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Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Bob 
Friday, July 10, 2026
Heinz A. Callsen passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at the DAL in Jasper. Born on December 24, 1935, in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, his parents,...
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Community Outreach Services faces lack of external funding
Community
Community Outreach Services faces lack of external funding
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, June 22, 2026
Community Outreach Services (COS) is feeling the pressure as external funding is expected to be reduced by $409,000 total over the next three years. B...
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New chapter for historic Athabasca Hotel
Business
New chapter for historic Athabasca Hotel
Friday, June 19, 2026
New owners promise to honour Athabasca Hotel's legacy while investing in its future The Athabasca Hotel, one of Jasper's most recognizable landmarks a...
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Lawyer urges action as insurance deadline nears
Community
Lawyer urges action as insurance deadline nears
Friday, June 19, 2026
Free June 23 session aims to help residents protect their rights before July 22 limitation period Nearly two years after the Jasper wildfire destroyed...
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CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2026
Community
CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2026
Bob 
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of Jasper Jr/Sr High School and École Desrochers! From classrooms and sports fields to stages and mountain trail...
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Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Alberta Politics
Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library Board is warning that provincial legislation could impose additional costs on libraries while paving the road to censorsh...
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Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Hiking and Climbing
Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Friday, July 10, 2026
Jasper runners were at the front of the pack as the Alpenglow Ultramarathon returned to Valemount for its second year, with Maddie Trottier capturing ...
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Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Bob 
Friday, July 10, 2026
Heinz A. Callsen passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at the DAL in Jasper. Born on December 24, 1935, in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, his parents,...
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Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Heinz Callsen, 1935-2026
Bob 
Friday, July 10, 2026
Heinz A. Callsen passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at the DAL in Jasper. Born on December 24, 1935, in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, his parents,...
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Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Hiking and Climbing
Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Friday, July 10, 2026
Jasper runners were at the front of the pack as the Alpenglow Ultramarathon returned to Valemount for its second year, with Maddie Trottier capturing ...
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Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Alberta Politics
Bill 28 sparks concern for Jasper Library Board
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library Board is warning that provincial legislation could impose additional costs on libraries while paving the road to censorsh...
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Photo gallery: Jasper Canada Day parade
Arts & Culture
Photo gallery: Jasper Canada Day parade
Thursday, July 2, 2026
After stepping in to organize this year's Canada Day festivities when no community group was available to take the lead, the Municipality of Jasper he...
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