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Backcountry paddlers disappointed by new invasive species rules
Environment
Backcountry paddlers disappointed by new invasive species rules
Bob Covey 
Friday, March 20, 2026
Some packrafters' 2026 backcountry plans have been sunk after Parks Canada's new Aquatic Invasive Species strategy surfaced recently, but whitewater advocates are hopeful that the conversation can remain fluid . New rules unveiled as part of a broad strategy to help protect Canada’s mountain parks f...
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The Gregory Offensive
Community
The Gregory Offensive
Joe Urie 
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Gregory is dead. Long live Gregory Guest columnist: Joe Urie To those peacock provocateurs, Jasper’s Joe Urie asks: Where is the outrage for the national park’s native species that are destroyed every year? “News is history shot on the wing. The huntsmen from the Fourth Estate seek to bag only the p...
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Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Hiking and Climbing
Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance reporter 
Friday, August 21, 2026
Jasper runners establish new ultra-marathon circuit Alex Lader was lying on the trail, shivering uncontrollably. He had already run more than 80 kilom...
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Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Arts & Culture
Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Bob 
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Flowers in the Ashes explores how Jasper seniors are finding joy, connection and healing after the wildfire In the aftermath of a wildfire, recovery c...
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Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
News
Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
Cameron Jackson, freelance reporter 
Monday, August 10, 2026
Jasper boat captain becomes the first recorded person to swim the 22-kilometre length of one of the Rockies’ most iconic lakes At 6:30 a.m. on Monday,...
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‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Alberta Politics
‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Bob Covey 
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Thomas Lukaszuk says legitimate grievances with Ottawa need fixing—but breaking up the country isn't the answer Thomas Lukaszuk is spending a lot of t...
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The Thousandth Mountain
Guest Editorial
The Thousandth Mountain
David Harrap, guest contributor 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Suddenly, I saw the head of a horse above the willows of the overgrown trail. Riderless, and coming towards me. But it was mistaken identity. This was...
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Strychnine on trial
Alberta Politics
Strychnine on trial
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The case for—and against—poisoning prairie ground squirrels On March 30, 2026, the federal government reversed a ban on strychnine and allowed Alberta...
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Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Hiking and Climbing
Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance reporter 
Friday, August 21, 2026
Jasper runners establish new ultra-marathon circuit Alex Lader was lying on the trail, shivering uncontrollably. He had already run more than 80 kilom...
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Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Arts & Culture
Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Bob 
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Flowers in the Ashes explores how Jasper seniors are finding joy, connection and healing after the wildfire In the aftermath of a wildfire, recovery c...
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Old favourites, new discoveries: Folk Fest celebrates 10 years
Arts & Culture
Old favourites, new discoveries: Folk Fest celebrates 10 years
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Jasper Folk Music Festival runs September 11-12. Get tickets here Ten years into the Jasper Folk Music Festival, organizers have learned a thing or tw...
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Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Hiking and Climbing
Baby food, blisters and 6,250 metres over 115 kms
Sophie Pfisterer, freelance reporter 
Friday, August 21, 2026
Jasper runners establish new ultra-marathon circuit Alex Lader was lying on the trail, shivering uncontrollably. He had already run more than 80 kilom...
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Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Arts & Culture
Jasper seniors share stories of recovery in new UofA podcast
Bob 
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Flowers in the Ashes explores how Jasper seniors are finding joy, connection and healing after the wildfire In the aftermath of a wildfire, recovery c...
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Council briefs: MOJ exploring church lands redevelopment
Arts & Culture
Council briefs: MOJ exploring church lands redevelopment
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is busy working out the details to potentially help the Anglican Church and United Church jointly rebuild from the 2024 wil...
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