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A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Community
A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Monday, December 22, 2025
CN is not relocating its crew change terminal out of Jasper after all. The company has reconsidered its plans and is not proceeding at this time with the relocation to Hinton, it has announced. “After further consideration, we have decided to not proceed at this time with the relocation of crew chan...
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Jasper yard investments won’t change operations at this time: CN
Community
Jasper yard investments won’t change operations at this time: CN
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
CN is making considerable changes to its Jasper Yard, but the $12 million investment does not change the way the Jasper Yard operates, the company says. Jasperites may have noticed a bustle of activity in the Jasper Yard in recent months: sources close to the work, whose identities the Jasper Local ...
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Railroaders’ eligible residency discussed by council, CN
Community
Railroaders’ eligible residency discussed by council, CN
Bob Covey 
Monday, June 9, 2025
The fate of longterm Canadian National (CN) employees based in Jasper whose reporting terminal is being relocated is being discussed by local officials. And although CN has declined to comment on the matter, a report from Jasper’s Mayor to municipal council suggests railroaders may have some hope to...
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CN to relocate Jasper crew change terminal
Community
CN to relocate Jasper crew change terminal
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Company's decision will "gut the town," according to a union spokesperson CN is pulling out of Jasper. The railroad corporation will be closing its crew change facility in Jasper, the company has announced. The news was emailed to Jasper-based employees by Nicole James, Vice President of Transportat...
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Ewe can’t do that! CN crew gives train ride to injured bighorn sheep
News
Ewe can’t do that! CN crew gives train ride to injured bighorn sheep
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Parks Canada and Alberta Fish and Wildlife are reminding industry partners about the hazards of intervening in life-and-death situations involving wildlife. On March 11, Alberta Fish and Wildlife’s Hinton office received an atypical call from CN dispatchers after a bighorn sheep was injured on the r...
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Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Business
Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Annie Koshy, guest contributor 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
When more than half of the paid visitor experience inside Canada’s most iconic national parks is controlled by one foreign company, the question is no...
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Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Community
Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Monday, January 12, 2026
A weekend dedicated to hometown hockey netted big smiles and community pride at the Jasper Arena January 9-11. From the smallest skaters to the bigges...
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Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Community
Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Chamber criticizes utility rate model’s ‘inequitable billing tiers’ As council considered increasing utility rates, debate reignited around the Munici...
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Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Community
Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 22, 2025
All interim housing units at the museum site are now fully occupied, according to the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC). Michael Fark, Jasper...
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Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Business
Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Friday, December 19, 2025
After weeks of deliberations and hearing multiple requests to reduce the tax burden, Jasper Municipal Council has passed its 2026 operational and capi...
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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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Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Business
Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Annie Koshy, guest contributor 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
When more than half of the paid visitor experience inside Canada’s most iconic national parks is controlled by one foreign company, the question is no...
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Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Community
Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Monday, January 12, 2026
A weekend dedicated to hometown hockey netted big smiles and community pride at the Jasper Arena January 9-11. From the smallest skaters to the bigges...
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Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Community
Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Chamber criticizes utility rate model’s ‘inequitable billing tiers’ As council considered increasing utility rates, debate reignited around the Munici...
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Latest ›
Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Business
Who controls Banff and Jasper, and why parliament is now asking questions
Annie Koshy, guest contributor 
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
When more than half of the paid visitor experience inside Canada’s most iconic national parks is controlled by one foreign company, the question is no...
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Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Community
Jasper Hockey Days scores big for community pride
Monday, January 12, 2026
A weekend dedicated to hometown hockey netted big smiles and community pride at the Jasper Arena January 9-11. From the smallest skaters to the bigges...
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Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Community
Council briefs: Utility rates, supplementary property taxes
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Chamber criticizes utility rate model’s ‘inequitable billing tiers’ As council considered increasing utility rates, debate reignited around the Munici...
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Community Dinners to start January 11
Community
Community Dinners to start January 11
Sophie Pfisterer, Guest Contributor 
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In anticipation of the launch of Jasper's Community Dinner program on January 11, contributor Sophie Pfisterer has this report on theCommunity Christm...
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