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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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Whether making kick turns or killer memes, SkiMo athlete is roasting the competition
News
Whether making kick turns or killer memes, SkiMo athlete is roasting the competition
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
SkiMo athlete Peter Knight has rocketed up to number one on the SkiMo circuit in Canada, but although he’s a beast on the skin track, the 30-year-old Edmontonian is arguably even more savage on social media . Knight en route to victory at Marmot’s Revenge in 2018. // Bob Covey Knight has already cha...
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Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
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Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
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Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
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Council briefs: Off-site levies, tax policy engagement
Jasper Builds
Council briefs: Off-site levies, tax policy engagement
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, February 13, 2026
Council will seek feedback before increasing off-site levies to cover the cost that net new development puts on municipal infrastructure. Town planner...
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Rotary Club to release more relief funding
Community
Rotary Club to release more relief funding
Friday, February 13, 2026
Rotarians are making available a second round of fire relief funding for local Jasper-area organizations. The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundati...
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Air quality monitoring continuing in Jasper under new management
Community
Air quality monitoring continuing in Jasper under new management
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, February 9, 2026
To help provide peace of mind for a recovering community, the West Central Airshed Society (WCAS) has taken up long-term air monitoring for Jasper. Th...
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JRCC hearing complaints about debris removal invoicing
Community
JRCC hearing complaints about debris removal invoicing
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC) has received feedback from residents about higher-than-expected invoices associated with the bulk debri...
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Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
this is a test
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
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Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
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Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Community
Live music, premium prizes and big mountain family energy on tap for Vrato fundraiser
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fundraiser takes place Saturday, Feb 28, 6-10 p.m. at the D'ed Dog Bar and Grill (404 Connaught Dr., Jasper ) Champions of an injured former Jasperite...
this is a test
Paid parking rates could climb again
Local Government
Paid parking rates could climb again
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Visitors may have to pay more for parking in Jasper this summer should council approve new rates presented on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). The rates w...
this is a test
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Alberta Politics
Is the Fortress Mountain proposal a house of cards?
Mark Bradley, guest contributor 
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With its All Seasons Resort Act , the Alberta Government is skirting due process, ignoring public opinion and putting wildlife in the crosshairs, writ...
this is a test
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Community
Hinton and Jasper grieving after highway fatalities
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The community of Hinton is mourning the loss of two daughters, friends, students and teammates. Last night (February 23, 2026) at approximately 7:15 p...
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