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Pursuit to purchase SkyTram for $25M
Business
Pursuit to purchase SkyTram for $25M
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Jasper SkyTram will be sold to Pursuit. Viad Corp, parent company of Pursuit Banff/Jasper Collection, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Jasper SkyTram from RMSI-JTAC Equipment Holdings LP, the Edmonton-based corporation that also owns Marmot Basin. Subject to Parks ...
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Pursuit delivers record levels of revenue in third quarter
Business
Pursuit delivers record levels of revenue in third quarter
Andrea Ziegler 
Thursday, November 9, 2023
On the strong performance of its Banff/Jasper collection, Pursuit has achieved record earnings between July and September, 2023. Viad released its 2023 third quarter results on November 2. Viad Corp, a publicly-traded company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, reported that the Banff-Jasper Collection wa...
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No criminal charges in Ice Explorer accident: RCMP
Business
No criminal charges in Ice Explorer accident: RCMP
Bob Covey 
Friday, December 9, 2022
RCMP have determined that criminal charges are not warranted in the 2020 Columbia Icefields Ice Explorer rollover that killed three people.  Jasper RCMP have completed their investigation into the accident and determined the evidence gathered and reviewed did not meet the threshold for criminal char...
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Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Community
Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Bob 
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking input on the local rental market amid housing challenges. In the wake of recent reports of double digit rent hik...
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CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Business
CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 17, 2025
Jasperites were on the airwaves last week. Listeners to terrestrial radio heard a pot-pourri of Jasper recovery stories and successes on CBC Radio One...
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Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Arts & Culture
Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
A Utah-based artist whose favourite subjects to paint are rugged, rough-hewn and rigorous, figures he’ll have plenty of inspiration in Jasper this wee...
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Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Alberta Politics
Corporate crocodile tears? AB energy execs cancel retreat to Jasper
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A group of Alberta energy executives has cancelled their corporate retreat in Jasper because they’re mad that the municipality’s mayor wants federal p...
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GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Community
GYPSD confirms new superintendent
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is welcoming a new, home-grown educator into the division’s top leadership position. Starting July 1, Hin...
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Jasper Community Team hires new ED, partnering with foundation
Community
Jasper Community Team hires new ED, partnering with foundation
Bob Covey 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Jasper Community Team Society has boosted its capacity to assist local residents. The trusted community organization, which has received more than...
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Pour one out: Remembering some of Jasper’s favourite restaurants
Business
Pour one out: Remembering some of Jasper’s favourite restaurants
Bob Covey 
Monday, April 7, 2025
This piece was originally published in the February issue of The Tomato Food and Drink magazine Nine months after wildfire devastated Jasper, 86-ing a...
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Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Community
Jasper seeking input on rental market changes
Bob 
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Municipality of Jasper is seeking input on the local rental market amid housing challenges. In the wake of recent reports of double digit rent hik...
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CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Business
CBC Radio broadcasts live from Jasper
Bob Covey 
Monday, March 17, 2025
Jasperites were on the airwaves last week. Listeners to terrestrial radio heard a pot-pourri of Jasper recovery stories and successes on CBC Radio One...
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Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Arts & Culture
Less politics, more painting: American artist honouring rugged Rockies residents
Bob Covey 
Saturday, March 15, 2025
A Utah-based artist whose favourite subjects to paint are rugged, rough-hewn and rigorous, figures he’ll have plenty of inspiration in Jasper this wee...
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Community
Jasper veterinarian bidding fur-well
Georgia Ristivojevic, freelance contributor 
Thursday, May 8, 2025
If your beloved furry friend calls Jasper home, chances are you are familiar with Dr. Janet Jones, Jasper and Valemount’s local veterinarian.  For the...
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Men’s Shed constructing community
Community
Men’s Shed constructing community
Bob Covey 
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Connection, camaraderie, community: Grand Opening May 10 A new movement is building in Jasper. Since February 6, the local chapter of Men’s Shed Canad...
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Neophyte author pens fantastical journey in familiar setting
Arts & Culture
Neophyte author pens fantastical journey in familiar setting
Bob Covey 
Saturday, May 3, 2025
The playful bending of personal knowledge, documented history and mythology—kindled from the stories of First Nations cultures he has deep reverence a...
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Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Alberta Politics
Opinion: Forget party politics. Vote for local representation
Bob Covey 
Friday, April 25, 2025
For the first time in decades, Yellowhead has a real race on its hands Pundits and prognosticators are all saying it: this federal election is the mos...
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