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Prescribed fire jumps highway, causes four hour traffic delay
Environment
Prescribed fire jumps highway, causes four hour traffic delay
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A prescribed fire that jumped Highway 16, burned 100 hectares at the Jasper airstrip and created enough smoke to shut down traffic for four hours was never out of control, according to Jasper National Park officials.  On Tuesday, May 3, while fire management specialists actioned a 300-hectare prescr...
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Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Community
Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Bob Covey 
Sunday, October 19, 2025
The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...
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Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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Shawnee Janes Wilson
Council Candidates
Shawnee Janes Wilson
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Shawnee Janes Wilson I am running for Municipal Council on October 20th. I have a deep con...
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Ralph Melnyk
Council Candidates
Ralph Melnyk
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a resident in Jasper for over 34 years, my family has enjoyed everything the town and national par...
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Paco Artiaga
Council Candidates
Paco Artiaga
Friday, October 10, 2025
My name is Paco, and like many others, I initially came to this town for a summer. I am now running for a councillor position because I am passionate ...
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Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Alberta Politics
Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 10, 2025
Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...
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On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Guest Editorial
On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Troy Nahumko 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was ...
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Jason Stockfish
Council Candidates
Jason Stockfish
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Jason Stockfish and I am running for council because I believe that my dedication to commu...
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Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Community
Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Bob Covey 
Sunday, October 19, 2025
The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...
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Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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Shawnee Janes Wilson
Council Candidates
Shawnee Janes Wilson
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? My name is Shawnee Janes Wilson I am running for Municipal Council on October 20th. I have a deep con...
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Ralph Melnyk
Council Candidates
Ralph Melnyk
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a resident in Jasper for over 34 years, my family has enjoyed everything the town and national par...
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Embers doc glows with compassionate, urgent storytelling
Arts & Culture
Embers doc glows with compassionate, urgent storytelling
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 20, 2025
“We’re all one day away from a life we don’t recognize.” An intimate story about grief and the healing power of art following the devastating 2024 Jas...
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Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Community
Nine issues facing Jasper’s next council
Bob Covey 
Sunday, October 19, 2025
The race for town council is on. It’s exciting, not just because there’s a slate of worthy candidates, but also because in a small town, residents kno...
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Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Alberta Politics
Teachers, armed with public support, push government to end strike
Bob Covey 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The union representing striking teachers in Alberta say educators have tabled a reasonable offer to the province and that it’s now up to the Danielle ...
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A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Arts & Culture
A celestial celebration: Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns for 15th year
Amir Said 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Festival will feature astronomy experts, space-themed experiences and signature events that highlight Jasper's exceptional stargazing opportunities Ja...
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