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Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Community
Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
“One thing that has been clear is human behaviour hasn't changed. We tend to think that the last fire was an anomaly, think of it as unfortunate, and don’t plan for the next one.”- Alan MacEachern One of Canada’s most eminent environmental historians is coming to Jasper to share lessons of wildfires...
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The moments we mark: Remembering the bold vision of Cabin Creek West
Jasper Builds
The moments we mark: Remembering the bold vision of Cabin Creek West
John Wilmshurst, freelance contributor 
Monday, April 21, 2025
History is having a moment in Jasper. Students and teachers of history understand that what gets remembered —the moments that society marks—are frequently rare, collectively experienced, and often, traumatic events. July 24, 2024 was this . That day will be a “moment” in Jasper history that will be ...
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Message in a bottle: Museum volunteers wanted
Community
Message in a bottle: Museum volunteers wanted
Friday, March 21, 2025
If you could bottle community spirit, two things are for certain. One : inside that bottle you’d have the same stuff that helps keep the lights on at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives . And two : the volunteers at the JYMA would recycle the bottle for a refund. For the last four years, retir...
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A toy train ride back to childhood
Arts & Culture
A toy train ride back to childhood
Bob Covey 
Monday, January 29, 2024
Chris Dunlop wasn’t really given a chance to be a railroader.  Years ago, when Dunlop applied to CN, the recruiters of the day took one look at his thick glasses and dismissed his application. “They never called me back,” he recalled. It took Chris Dunlop (aka Z.O.) a day to set up the TrainMania tr...
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Festival of Trees spreading its branches
Community
Festival of Trees spreading its branches
Oksana Polivchak 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
One of Jasper’s favourite Christmas events is underway. The 23rd annual Festival of Trees celebration, presented by the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives , is a chance for businesses, organizations and individuals to contribute to the community, all while giving holiday shoppers the chance to do...
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Glacier exhibition braids science and art
Arts and Culture
Glacier exhibition braids science and art
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
“Everything’s connected—the oceans, the atmosphere, our glaciers, our rivers.” Bob Sandford Despite its name, Our Vanishing Glaciers , an exhibition about water security and climate change and which is currently showing at the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives (JYMA), is about hope. Our Vanishin...
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The supernatural feats of pioneer endurance skier Frank Burstrom Sr.
Jasper History
The supernatural feats of pioneer endurance skier Frank Burstrom Sr.
Loni Klettl 
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
First World War veteran Frank Burstrom Sr. was a Park Warden in the early years of Jasper National Park and undisputedly one of the most gifted Nordic skiers who ever called Jasper home. His herculean endurance and effortless glide carried his well-worn skis into deep powder fields, over glittery pa...
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Arts and Culture
Museum to install permanent geology exhibit
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives is hoping a new exhibit will become the bedrock of the institution. The museum is planning to create a geological education area, a permanent showpiece which will pay tribute to a Canadian geologist who conducted much of his field work in Jasper National Par...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
Community
Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Monday, July 14, 2025
Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta...
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Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Health
Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Public health officials have confirmed a person with measles has been in a public setting in Jasper while infectious. Yesterday (July 14, 2025), Alber...
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Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Community
Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
It was with a feeling of trepidation that we approached Jasper this year. We have been regular visitors since 2001 and it’s become a kind of home away...
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Trail tech: The next generation
Biking
Trail tech: The next generation
Georgia Ristivojevic 
Monday, June 30, 2025
Rugged roads and twisting trails await those who seek. Thanks to its history of trail use by outfitters and recreationalists, Jasper has established i...
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Introducing Linwood Homes
Featured Builders
Introducing Linwood Homes
Saturday, June 28, 2025
How long have you been in business? Linwood Homes was founded i n 1968 in Alberta. Our business is over 55 years old. How many homes have you built? W...
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Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Environment
Finding their bearings: How bears use habitat
Mark Bradley 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dry grass crunched underfoot as the old grizzly searched for food. Her nostrils flared and her nose twitched as she tested her surroundings for anythi...
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Golf’s golden years at Jasper Park
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...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
Community
Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Monday, July 14, 2025
Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta...
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Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Health
Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Public health officials have confirmed a person with measles has been in a public setting in Jasper while infectious. Yesterday (July 14, 2025), Alber...
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Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Community
Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
It was with a feeling of trepidation that we approached Jasper this year. We have been regular visitors since 2001 and it’s become a kind of home away...
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Latest ›
Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Health
Measles case in Jasper prompts health alert
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Public health officials have confirmed a person with measles has been in a public setting in Jasper while infectious. Yesterday (July 14, 2025), Alber...
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Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Community
Letter: Jasper remains a wonderful place to visit
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
It was with a feeling of trepidation that we approached Jasper this year. We have been regular visitors since 2001 and it’s become a kind of home away...
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Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
Community
Mount Alberta centennial: standing on the shoulders of giants
John Wilmshurst, guest contributor 
Monday, July 14, 2025
Jasper roping up for celebrations of Mount Alberta's 1925 inaugural ascent If you are going to steal a mountain in Jasper, I’d recommend Mount Alberta...
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Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
News
Pitch perfect: Jasper U15 Football Club provincial champs
Lucas Habib 
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jasper soccer players have once again brought home a provincial soccer championship. Jaifred Mota was the first one to rush keeper Kieran Rudge after ...
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