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JRCC update: funding confirmed, rebuild progressing
Community
JRCC update: funding confirmed, rebuild progressing
Bob Covey 
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Positions created to facilitate Jasper’s recovery from the 2024 wildfire will be fully funded to the end of their respective terms. The announcement was part of the Tuesday, November 18 Committee of the Whole meeting update from the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC). Director of Recovery, M...
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Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Community
Pathfinders helping Jasperites navigate the complex recovery journey
Bob Covey 
Friday, July 25, 2025
On a path fraught with obstacles, it's helpful to have a guide One year after a wildfire altered the way forward for so many Jasperites, local residents are being empowered as Pathfinders . Spearheaded by the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre and supported by the Municipality of Jasper, the Pathfi...
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Council considering pop up business village
Business
Council considering pop up business village
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative, Jasper Fitzhugh 
Monday, February 3, 2025
Jasper council is considering a proposal to create a temporary pop-up business village on Connaught Drive. The pop up village would be potentially located in the 600 block of Connaught Drive, in the parking lot with the municipal public washrooms. Council heard that the village would give businesses...
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Local seniors standing up for their space
Community
Local seniors standing up for their space
Bob Covey 
Monday, October 7, 2024
Jasper seniors faced with losing their dedicated lounge space are not taking the prospect sitting down. As post-wildfire recovery work in Jasper ramps up and the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre shores up resources to assist in Jasper’s anticipated years-long rebuilding process, local officials a...
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Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
News
Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
Cameron Jackson, freelance reporter 
Monday, August 10, 2026
Jasper boat captain becomes the first recorded person to swim the 22-kilometre length of one of the Rockies’ most iconic lakes At 6:30 a.m. on Monday,...
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‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Alberta Politics
‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Bob Covey 
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Thomas Lukaszuk says legitimate grievances with Ottawa need fixing—but breaking up the country isn't the answer Thomas Lukaszuk is spending a lot of t...
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First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Environment
First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Monday, August 10, 2026
Five animals released into Tonquin Valley in historic first step for conservation breeding program For the first time, Parks Canada biologists opened ...
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Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Community
Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper recently wrapped up the first phase of repairing water and sanitary infrastructure damaged by the Jasper wildfire. Logan Ir...
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Hinton lowers cap on short-term rentals
Community
Hinton lowers cap on short-term rentals
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Town of Hinton has lowered its cap on short-term tourism suites following pushback from the community and the hotel industry. Council approved an ...
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Council briefs: Cenotaph rehab not urgent
Community
Council briefs: Cenotaph rehab not urgent
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative 
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper is in no rush to replace or refurbish the Jasper Cenotaph, which staff say is only showing some signs of wear and tear. On ...
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Municipal Affairs minister says Jasper needs new tools to fund infrastructure
Alberta Politics
Municipal Affairs minister says Jasper needs new tools to fund infrastructure
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Saturday, July 18, 2026
The Alberta government says it will be looking into alternative ways for municipalities to finance critical infrastructure without raising taxes. Whil...
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Pursuit commits $400K to expand Jasper childcare spaces
Community
Pursuit commits $400K to expand Jasper childcare spaces
Thursday, July 16, 2026
A major investment from one of Jasper's largest tourism employers will help bring 22 new childcare spaces to local families, addressing a longstanding...
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Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
News
Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
Cameron Jackson, freelance reporter 
Monday, August 10, 2026
Jasper boat captain becomes the first recorded person to swim the 22-kilometre length of one of the Rockies’ most iconic lakes At 6:30 a.m. on Monday,...
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‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Alberta Politics
‘Don’t play with fire’: Forever Canadian founder brings unity message to Alberta
Bob Covey 
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Thomas Lukaszuk says legitimate grievances with Ottawa need fixing—but breaking up the country isn't the answer Thomas Lukaszuk is spending a lot of t...
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First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Environment
First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Monday, August 10, 2026
Five animals released into Tonquin Valley in historic first step for conservation breeding program For the first time, Parks Canada biologists opened ...
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Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Community
Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper recently wrapped up the first phase of repairing water and sanitary infrastructure damaged by the Jasper wildfire. Logan Ir...
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Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Community
Jasper digs into next phase of wildfire utility repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Municipality of Jasper recently wrapped up the first phase of repairing water and sanitary infrastructure damaged by the Jasper wildfire. Logan Ir...
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Repairs to Jasper’s fire-impacted roadways underway
Community
Repairs to Jasper’s fire-impacted roadways underway
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Roadwork to cause delays on several Jasper-area roads through October Parks Canada says safety projects on fire-impacted roads will mean alternating t...
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First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Environment
First captive-bred Jasper caribou take their chances in the wild
Monday, August 10, 2026
Five animals released into Tonquin Valley in historic first step for conservation breeding program For the first time, Parks Canada biologists opened ...
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Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
News
Jasperite swims the length of Maligne Lake
Cameron Jackson, freelance reporter 
Monday, August 10, 2026
Jasper boat captain becomes the first recorded person to swim the 22-kilometre length of one of the Rockies’ most iconic lakes At 6:30 a.m. on Monday,...
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