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Letter: Thumbs down for paid parking infrastructure
Letters
Letter: Thumbs down for paid parking infrastructure
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
As I just arrived today for my two-day stay here I'd be happy to pay for parking, IF I could pay. The self-pay machine does not work, and I refuse to enter any credit card or other financial info and appsinto my cellphone. That leaves me completely unable to pay parking. I left a note on my motorcyc...
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Budget 2024: Councillors considering double digit percent increase to tax requisition
Business
Budget 2024: Councillors considering double digit percent increase to tax requisition
Bob Covey 
Friday, November 24, 2023
Administration requesting five new staff positions; utility rate plan paying off; paid parking generated $1M in 2023 Jasper councillors recommended supporting most of the proposed 2024 municipal budget that town administrators presented to them on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov 21 and 22). The $36.4 mil...
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Business owners speak out on lack of council support
Business
Business owners speak out on lack of council support
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Two local business owners are concerned about the lack of business supports in the wake of Jasper’s September 4-14 power outage emergency. Patricia Street proprietors Lynn Wannop and Shelley Koebel both attended the September 27 committee of the whole meeting, on behalf of their individual businesse...
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Jasper rolls out 500 hour paid parking program
Local Government
Jasper rolls out 500 hour paid parking program
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
As the Municipality of Jasper prepares to roll out its residents’ credit system, the town’s recently-developed paid parking program has issued nearly 100 violation tickets and grossed upwards of $50,000 in revenue. “Visitors are clearly paying,” said Director of Protective and Legislative Services, ...
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A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Community
A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Monday, December 22, 2025
CN is not relocating its crew change terminal out of Jasper after all. The company has reconsidered its plans and is not proceeding at this time with ...
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Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Community
Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 22, 2025
All interim housing units at the museum site are now fully occupied, according to the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC). Michael Fark, Jasper...
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Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Business
Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Friday, December 19, 2025
After weeks of deliberations and hearing multiple requests to reduce the tax burden, Jasper Municipal Council has passed its 2026 operational and capi...
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Jasper yard investments won’t change operations at this time: CN
Community
Jasper yard investments won’t change operations at this time: CN
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
CN is making considerable changes to its Jasper Yard, but the $12 million investment does not change the way the Jasper Yard operates, the company say...
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Public ed petitioners collecting signatures in Jasper
Alberta Politics
Public ed petitioners collecting signatures in Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, December 1, 2025
Two retired Jasper educators were braving the cold in the name of Alberta’s public school system this past weekend. On Sunday, former principal and re...
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Sprucing-up simply with winter’s natural jewel tones
Community
Sprucing-up simply with winter’s natural jewel tones
Su Young-Leslie, Green Thumbs & Jam 
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Festive decorating that's fun and affordable It all started when it ended. Autumn’s rich jewel tones had faded, withered and dropped to the ground. Go...
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Building fire started by spontaneous combustion
Business
Building fire started by spontaneous combustion
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A downtown commercial building fire that was contained quickly after being reported offers important fire-safety lessons. Oily rags not being disposed...
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A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Community
A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Monday, December 22, 2025
CN is not relocating its crew change terminal out of Jasper after all. The company has reconsidered its plans and is not proceeding at this time with ...
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Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Community
Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 22, 2025
All interim housing units at the museum site are now fully occupied, according to the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC). Michael Fark, Jasper...
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Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Business
Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Friday, December 19, 2025
After weeks of deliberations and hearing multiple requests to reduce the tax burden, Jasper Municipal Council has passed its 2026 operational and capi...
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A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Community
A Christmas Miracle: CN staying in Jasper
Monday, December 22, 2025
CN is not relocating its crew change terminal out of Jasper after all. The company has reconsidered its plans and is not proceeding at this time with ...
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Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Community
Council briefs: Recovery update, electoral boundaries, Jasper Flyers skatepark
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 22, 2025
All interim housing units at the museum site are now fully occupied, according to the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC). Michael Fark, Jasper...
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Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Business
Council reduces tax requisition by $300,000 through cuts, using reserve
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Friday, December 19, 2025
After weeks of deliberations and hearing multiple requests to reduce the tax burden, Jasper Municipal Council has passed its 2026 operational and capi...
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Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Business
Council requests budget details following criticism from Chamber
Peter Shokeir, freelance reporter 
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council is sending its administrative team back to the drawing board on Jasper’s 2026 municipal budget. In asking for more information about the 2026 ...
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