Ice skating is physics. A narrow blade applying an exact pressure on the ice, enough to melt it quickly but briefly, lubricating the metal, allowing the skater to enjoy almost frictionless travel. Physics fundamentals: Ice floats and kids slide. // Bob Covey The freezing of lakes and rivers itself i...

A couple of weeks ago a grizzly was reported on the Pyramid Bench, playing in the ice and snow.  Grizzly prints in Jasper reported January 8, 2025. // Courtesy Jasper National Park More recently, an entire team of the powerful animals—the U18 Jasper Grizzlies—emerged to host what might be their fina...

In September, Jasper’s youth female hockey players received an offer they couldn’t refuse. Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, six-time Olympian, four-time gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer, emergency room physician, and the unquestioned GOAT of women’s hockey, sent a video message inviting a Jasper team to ...

When the Derksen family lost their home in the Jasper wildfire, they knew that chances were slim that the precious reminders of their lives were spared from the flames.  Photos of the Derksens’ home on fire, with the iconic, yellow and brown “Jasper BrewPub” VW bus parked outside, were some of the f...

As bears in Jasper National Park are emerging , the U11 and U13 Bears are going into hibernation after thrilling season enders in Cold Lake and Grande Cache The first weekend of spring break was a huge one for the Jasper minor hockey scene.  As mentioned a few weeks ago , both the U11 and U13 Bears ...

The Jasper U13 Bears play their final game of the regular season versus the Hinton Havoc this Thursday, February 15 at 6:15 p.m . at the Jasper Arena.  Jack Currie lags the puck in his own end. // Bob Covey Due to a conflicting Valentine’s Day Dance, pre-teen fans may be in short supply, so the Bear...

On Hockey Day in Canada, the Jasper U11 Bears celebrated Canada’s national winter sport by going on their longest road trip of the year, to the Land of Whispering Hills (according to the road sign). Sharing the same river as our little mountain town, Athabasca, Alberta is home to historic brick buil...

The Jasper U15 Bearcats are coming off a winning weekend on the road, having had their way with Whitecourt (12-7) and eking out two victories against Mayerthorpe (5-2; 4-3). Now the squad is heading back to their home court, and they're looking for fan support. UPDATED: The action starts this Sunday...

The Jasper Bears left town on Saturday morning bound for Edson, but that was just the start of a 1,250 km weekend road trip. Silly? Yes.But that’s life on the western edge of the North Eastern Alberta Hockey League . The Bears started slow in their first game in Edson, spotting the Sabres a goal jus...

An all-female hockey team in Jasper is breaking the glass ceiling of boys-dominated sports. The U11 Grizzly Girls have joined the Northern Alberta Interlock league, a move which represents a novelty in Jasper and also a first for the league. Coach Janelle Tank is helping tow the Grizzlies to new gro...

The Western States Hockey League wants to come to Jasper National Park. Karen Palashniuk // Fleeting Reality Photography The U.S.-based league, which this year expanded into Canada with four franchises in its Western Provinces division, thinks Jasper and Junior A hockey could be a perfect match. “It...