Jasper House Métis District

Alberta Politics

New Métis government formed; Kaila Mitchell elected Jasper House citizen representative

Bob Covey

Thursday, September 21, 2023

A new Otipemisiwak Metis Government has been formed and Kaila Mitchell is the newly elected representative for the Jasper House Métis District. “This is a monumental moment not only for our area but for all Métis people in Alberta,” Mitchell said. “We are embarking on a new chapter in our history, a...

Environment

Two hikers killed by rockfall event at Bow Glacier Falls

Friday, June 20, 2025

The Rockies hiking community is mourning the loss of two of its members today. Calgary's Jutta Hinrichs, 70 years old, a member of the hiking group Sl...

Jasper History

Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park

John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor

Monday, June 23, 2025

100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...

Environment

The bear necessities

Bob Covey

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Collars, fences and attractant elimination keys to bear management Jasper National Park bear biologists are keeping a close eye on area grizzlies. At ...

Community

Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend

Abigail Popple, freelance contributor

Friday, June 13, 2025

Pancakes, petting zoo, pony rides, parades and more happening in Jasper's neighbouring village in B.C. The village of Valemount, B.C., is gearing up f...

Health

What lies beneath: Outhouses, rabies and their adorable, unfortunate connection

Andrea Ziegler

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Earlier this year, Jasper Local publisher Andrea Ziegler skied into a backcountry cabin with her husband and a group of friends. She was not expecting...

Community

Railroaders’ eligible residency discussed by council, CN

Bob Covey

Monday, June 9, 2025

The fate of longterm Canadian National (CN) employees based in Jasper whose reporting terminal is being relocated is being discussed by local official...

News

RCMP charge Hintonites after seizure of fentanyl

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Two residents of Hinton have been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. In January 2025, acting on informa...

Environment

Two hikers killed by rockfall event at Bow Glacier Falls

Friday, June 20, 2025

The Rockies hiking community is mourning the loss of two of its members today. Calgary's Jutta Hinrichs, 70 years old, a member of the hiking group Sl...

Jasper History

Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park

John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor

Monday, June 23, 2025

100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...

Environment

The bear necessities

Bob Covey

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Collars, fences and attractant elimination keys to bear management Jasper National Park bear biologists are keeping a close eye on area grizzlies. At ...

Jasper History

Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park

John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor

Monday, June 23, 2025

100 years ago, the Jasper Park Golf Club teed up its first round of the Royal and Ancient Game In 1457, King James II of England banned golf in Scotla...

Environment

Two hikers killed by rockfall event at Bow Glacier Falls

Friday, June 20, 2025

The Rockies hiking community is mourning the loss of two of its members today. Calgary's Jutta Hinrichs, 70 years old, a member of the hiking group Sl...

Environment

The bear necessities

Bob Covey

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Collars, fences and attractant elimination keys to bear management Jasper National Park bear biologists are keeping a close eye on area grizzlies. At ...

Community

CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of Jasper Jr/Sr High School and École Desrochers! These bright young individuals are now stepping confidently in...

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