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Tents allowed after all: Parks Canada
Arts and Culture
Tents allowed after all: Parks Canada
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 30, 2022
Parks Canada is retracting its stance on patio tents. In a letter to Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce president Justin Melnyk, Jasper National Park Field Unit Superintendent Alan Fehr confirmed that tents and canopies will be permitted for the 2022 season. “I understand that businesses require more t...
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Private Home Accommodations allow more Canadians to visit Jasper
Community
Private Home Accommodations allow more Canadians to visit Jasper
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Dear Editor I’ve heard of the amendments that were being proposed to how Private Home Accommodations (PHAs) are regulated. Over the last 40 years, I’ve stayed in likely 15 different PHAs in Jasper. None of the places we stayed in were hazardous. They were clean, contained fire alarms and featured la...
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Proposed rule changes for tourist rooms stun Jasperites
Community
Proposed rule changes for tourist rooms stun Jasperites
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 20, 2022
Residents say amendments to private home accommodations will shut families out of home ownership. UPDATE: 5:58 p.m., Friday May, 20 Parks Canada has issued an emailed update announcing the are WITHDRAWING the proposed PHA amendment package “Effective today, Parks Canada is withdrawing the proposed a...
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No tents on patios: Parks Canada
Business
No tents on patios: Parks Canada
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
I’d skirt the guidelines, frustrated councillor tells restauranteurs Patio decision epitomizes jurisdictional issues between town and federal government Councillor Scott Wilson expressed the collective frustration of Jasperites at the May 17 municipal council meeting when he told business delegates ...
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Council puts $10 million Activity Centre renovations in motion
News
Council puts $10 million Activity Centre renovations in motion
Bob Covey 
Monday, May 9, 2022
Tourism Jasper endorses legacy project that will drive visitation, recruitment and the local economy Jasper Municipal Council has passed a motion to approve a project budget of $10 million for upgrades and renovations to the Jasper Activity Centre. The scope of the upgrades include expansion of the ...
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Water-mo-bills
Editorial
Water-mo-bills
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 29, 2022
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, exceptdeath and taxes.” So said Benjamin Franklin , and while not as catchy as Destiny Child’s Bills Bills Bills , Franklin was certainly correct, as Jasper residents were reminded last week when they opened their utility statements and just about ke...
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Community
PDAC minutes show MOJ’s support for housing proposal
Bob Covey 
Sunday, October 31, 2021
The Jasper Community Housing Corporation was supportive of the release of land for private apartment rental development, according to meeting minutes obtained by The Jasper Local. At the June 17, 2021 Planning and Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) meeting, proponents of a high density “micro” un...
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Variances approved for large-scale apartment complex
Community
Variances approved for large-scale apartment complex
Bob Covey 
Monday, August 2, 2021
Parks Canada has approved variances for a 144-unit apartment complex at the south entrance of Jasper, 801 Connaught Drive. After their July 17 meeting, Jasper’s Planning and Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) recommended, and the park superintendent subsequently approved, the granting of three va...
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Community
Community engagement on new skatepark location to ramp up
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Jasper municipal councillors were grinding out the details on a potential new skatepark location and administration was trying to keep the conversation on the rails as comments bordered on the blunt side March 23. At council’s most recent committee of the whole meeting the town’s director of operati...
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Editorial
Jasper’s east gate is finally getting some attention.
Bob Covey 
Sunday, April 1, 2018
This ain’t no April Fools joke, folks! It seems as though the feds finally figured out that Jasper’s east entrance is in dire need of improvements. The major boon, of course, will be the added through-lane. As it’s currently configured, the east gate is a painful pinch point. For the last umpteen ye...
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Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Business
Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Traffic congestion is becoming a growing issue at the town’s two remaining gas stations, according to a letter sent to Jasper Municipal Council. Mayor...
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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Community
Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A beloved family is saying goodbye to Jasper, and their friends are throwing a bittersweet going-away party. “There will be a lot of tears,” said orga...
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Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Community
Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Abigail Popple, freelance contributor 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Pancakes, petting zoo, pony rides, parades and more happening in Jasper's neighbouring village in B.C. The village of Valemount, B.C., is gearing up f...
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Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Community
Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Jasper council approves EV charging stations, another recovery position Jasper council approved the establishment of two new electric vehicle (EV) cha...
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Introducing Fine Point Cedar Homes
Featured Builders
Introducing Fine Point Cedar Homes
Friday, June 6, 2025
How long have you been in business? Doug and Barbara Pocha have been in business as Fine Point Cedar Homes for 25 years. Our predominant supplier is L...
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RCMP charge Hintonites after seizure of fentanyl
News
RCMP charge Hintonites after seizure of fentanyl
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Two residents of Hinton have been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. In January 2025, acting on informa...
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SunDog wins bid for regional transit service
Business
SunDog wins bid for regional transit service
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Regional service is intended to support wildfire-displaced Jasperites unable to live in the townsite Jasper council voted unanimously on Tuesday (June...
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Walking Through Fire
Environment
Walking Through Fire
Kirsten Schmitten 
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Part 1: Pioneer species on a fire-affected landscape Driving into the park a month after the 2024 Jasper Wildfire, we braced ourselves for a charred-e...
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Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Business
Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Traffic congestion is becoming a growing issue at the town’s two remaining gas stations, according to a letter sent to Jasper Municipal Council. Mayor...
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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Community
Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A beloved family is saying goodbye to Jasper, and their friends are throwing a bittersweet going-away party. “There will be a lot of tears,” said orga...
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Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Community
Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Abigail Popple, freelance contributor 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Pancakes, petting zoo, pony rides, parades and more happening in Jasper's neighbouring village in B.C. The village of Valemount, B.C., is gearing up f...
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Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Community
Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Jasper council approves EV charging stations, another recovery position Jasper council approved the establishment of two new electric vehicle (EV) cha...
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Meet the locals: Fran Jones
Community
Meet the locals: Fran Jones
Georgia Ristivojevic 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
While Jasper's mountains, rivers and lakes get plenty of (deserved) air time, it's the people who live here that make the community welcoming and incl...
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Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Community
Tearful goodbye planned for beloved family
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A beloved family is saying goodbye to Jasper, and their friends are throwing a bittersweet going-away party. “There will be a lot of tears,” said orga...
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Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Business
Jasper’s two gas stations are swamped, council hears
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Traffic congestion is becoming a growing issue at the town’s two remaining gas stations, according to a letter sent to Jasper Municipal Council. Mayor...
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Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Community
Council briefs: Charging stations, construction co-ordinator & taxes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Jasper council approves EV charging stations, another recovery position Jasper council approved the establishment of two new electric vehicle (EV) cha...
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