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Miette Road to open at end of August
News
Miette Road to open at end of August
Hot Springs reopening target is the September long weekend
Bob Covey 
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Miette Road will reopen by the end of August and Parks Canada is attempting to reopen the Miette Hot Springs by the September long weekend (September 2-4). The Miette Road has been closed since June 19, after sustaining significant damage due to a mud slide in the wake of a heavy storm which bro...
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Update on closed Miette Road expected in August
News
Update on closed Miette Road expected in August
Damage occurred during June 19 snow storm
Bob Covey 
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Miette Road is still closed after significant damage sustained from a snowstorm one month ago. In a statement, a Parks Canada spokesperson said the agency is awaiting the results of tests to determine if and when the road can be opened. “If the report determines that a portion of the road can sa...
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Visitors stranded at Miette, Maligne, after snow storm
Environment
Visitors stranded at Miette, Maligne, after snow storm
Road closures have forced travellers to stay put while clearing work is done
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Road closures have stranded visitors and staff in Jasper National Park’s subalpine. Guests of the Miette Bungalows operation in Jasper National Park have been stuck at the Miette Hotsprings area—without access to the hotsprings facility—for more than 24 hours after heavy snow and rain washed out the...
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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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As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Community
As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
As a retired teacher, Jasper’s Paulette Dubé has logged thousands of hours in the classroom. Like many educators, she considers herself a life long st...
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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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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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As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Community
As Pathfinders program grows, Jasper’s recovery capacity builds
Bob Covey 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
As a retired teacher, Jasper’s Paulette Dubé has logged thousands of hours in the classroom. Like many educators, she considers herself a life long st...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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