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Linking turns, climate art and community
Arts & Culture
Linking turns, climate art and community
Bob Covey 
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Nature may look chaotic, but it is, in fact, very well organized. So says artist Dee McLean. “We mess with it at our peril,” she says. A scientific illustrator, painter, children’s book author, exhibit curator and former cricket coach, McLean uses art as a vehicle to engage her audience with science...
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Council reallocates funds to support mural festival
Arts and Culture
Council reallocates funds to support mural festival
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 6, 2023
View Post The Municipality of Jasper is lifting up the community’s approaching mural festival. At their April 4 regular council meeting, council agreed to reallocate $25,000 to secure a wall sponsorship with the 2023 UpLift Mural Festival .  “This will elevate our community for years to come,” said ...
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UpLift Mural Festival books renown Indigenous muralist
Arts and Culture
UpLift Mural Festival books renown Indigenous muralist
Bob Covey 
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Indigenous artist Kalum Teke Dan is accustomed to a big stage. The canvasses on which the 48-year-old Alberta-based artist paints his murals on have included giant exteriors at the world famous Calgary Stampede, a feature wall in the Calgary Public Library’s lobby and the large glass facade at Norqu...
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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a signi...
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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 a...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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Laughter as medicine: Comedy tour stopping in Jasper.
Arts & Culture
Laughter as medicine: Comedy tour stopping in Jasper.
Cameron Jackson, freelance contributor 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
More than 19 months after wildfire rewrote Jasper's story overnight, a comedy trio is hoping to bring some levity to the town’s current chapter. The  ...
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Jasper Works aims to recruit more local labour
Business
Jasper Works aims to recruit more local labour
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Jasper Employment and Education Centre (JEEC) is hoping to build a “workforce pipeline” to supply businesses with labour. Heidi Veluw, project co-...
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Jasper-raised author gives back to community
Arts & Culture
Jasper-raised author gives back to community
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Thanks to a recent gift, the Jasper Community Team Society has nearly $10,000 more to distribute to community members in recovery from the 2024 wildfi...
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Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Local Government
Council approves $1.23 utility fix, paid parking hikes
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, March 6, 2026
E mergency utility repairs Council approved using $1.23 million from reserves for an emergency replacement of a water supply pump and the wastewater t...
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UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
News
UPDATED: Parkway to close for avalanche control
Monday, March 16, 2026
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N) is anticipated to close tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17) at 12 p.m. Jasper National Park forecasters are expecting a signi...
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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 a...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Community
Middle housing initiative aims to support higher-density options
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, March 14, 2026
As the community rebuilds, the Municipality of Jasper is working with land development experts to identify middle housing opportunities . The Jasper H...
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Nicholas Pitoulis (1939-2026)
Nicholas Pitoulis (1939-2026)
Friday, March 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Pitoulis, a man whose journey spanned from the shores of Greece to the communities of Edm...
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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 a...
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Road closure on Icefields Parkway extended
Environment
Road closure on Icefields Parkway extended
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Atmospheric river creates extreme avalanche hazard The Icefields Parkway (Hwy93N) will remain closed until at least Saturday, March 21. Extreme avalan...
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After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Community
After big fire department donation, local cancer support group seeking new funding sources
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A cancer diagnosis is often harrowing, and the journey, for many, can be long and lonely. But particularly in a remote, rural community, cancer is not...
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