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Fire ban lifted in Jasper
News
Fire ban lifted in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Jasper National Park has lifted its fire ban as of today, May 24. Parks Canada says recent rain, combined with cooler temperatures in the forecast, have reduced the likelihood of human-caused wildfire ignition. The fire ban in the townsite has also been lifted, according to the Municipality of Jaspe...
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Fire ban issued for Jasper
Environment
Fire ban issued for Jasper
Effective May 11, Jasper National Park and the Municipality of Jasper are issuing a park and town-wide fire ban
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jasper National Park is issuing a fire ban. The ban is effective Thursday, May 11. Parks Canada announced the fire ban in partnership with the Municipality of Jasper. “The fire ban will help firefighting resources be more readily available where they are needed most and reduce the likelihood of any ...
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Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
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Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
Friday, May 22, 2026
A 38-year-old man is deceased after taking a fatal fall into a crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier. On May 12, 2026, a group of three backcountry skiers...
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Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Community
Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sprinklers available for homeowners to purchase The Jasper Fire Department is once again offering residential sprinklers to homeowners at a discounted...
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Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Community
Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation (RDCF) has wrapped up its final round of Jasper wildfire relief funding, distributing $85,440 to eight ...
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Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
Environment
Reel ambition: How Jasper stocked the Rockies
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
For millennia, the high-elevation lakes and rivers in Jasper knew not of fish. This may have been due to the hard, mountain winters. Or perhaps to wat...
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Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Community
Municipality taking over as lead organizer for Canada Day 2026
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is jumping in to lead the organizing of this year’s Canada Day festivities, in what may be the new status quo. On Tuesday (...
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One night (bis)only: Untamed Table reunites chefs
Arts & Culture
One night (bis)only: Untamed Table reunites chefs
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Taste of Spring festival uncorked at Olive Bistro “We need something with some acidity… something to wake up your palate for the rest of the night.” J...
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Jasper honours three champions of community
Arts & Culture
Jasper honours three champions of community
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Mayors Awards celebrate decades of Distinguished Voluntary Service Applause echoed through Jasper’s municipal council chambers on April 21 as three lo...
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Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
News
Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
Friday, May 22, 2026
A 38-year-old man is deceased after taking a fatal fall into a crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier. On May 12, 2026, a group of three backcountry skiers...
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Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Community
Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sprinklers available for homeowners to purchase The Jasper Fire Department is once again offering residential sprinklers to homeowners at a discounted...
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Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Community
Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation (RDCF) has wrapped up its final round of Jasper wildfire relief funding, distributing $85,440 to eight ...
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Latest ›
Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
News
Crevasse fall on Athabasca Glacier claims life
Friday, May 22, 2026
A 38-year-old man is deceased after taking a fatal fall into a crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier. On May 12, 2026, a group of three backcountry skiers...
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Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Community
Rotary Fire Relief Fund delivers $140K to Jasper community groups
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation (RDCF) has wrapped up its final round of Jasper wildfire relief funding, distributing $85,440 to eight ...
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Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Community
Fire sprinkler initiative helping homeowners defend properties
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sprinklers available for homeowners to purchase The Jasper Fire Department is once again offering residential sprinklers to homeowners at a discounted...
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Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Environment
Paddlers lose iconic run amid fears for Fraser fish stocks
Bob Covey 
Friday, May 15, 2026
A sudden ban on watercraft and wading gear in Mount Robson Provincial Park has sent shockwaves through the Jasper and Valemount paddling communities. ...
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