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Hiking and Climbing
Jasper runners help Alpenglow put Valemount on Canada’s trail running map
Friday, July 10, 2026
Jasper runners were at the front of the pack as the Alpenglow Ultramarathon returned to Valemount for its second year, with Maddie Trottier capturing the women's 100-kilometre title and Brooklyn Rushton finishing third in the women's 65-kilometre race. Trottier powered through the punishing course i...
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News
Alpenglow ultra an instant phenomenon
Rachel Hayes Fraser, freelance reporter 
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Valemount's spectacular alpine and energetic volunteer base help make inaugural ultramarathon a success 450 athletes and their support crews descended on Valemount for the inaugural Alpenglow 100. // Tamey Wood - Coast Trail Running Jasper’s Dawn Glover became the third woman ever to cross the finis...
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Community
Biggest Valemountain Days yet this weekend
Abigail Popple, freelance contributor 
Friday, June 13, 2025
Pancakes, petting zoo, pony rides, parades and more happening in Jasper's neighbouring village in B.C. The village of Valemount, B.C., is gearing up for this year’s Valemountain Days festival, an annual three-day event for locals and visitors alike. This year’s festival, taking place from Friday, Ju...
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Environment
Valemount to get Canada’s first geothermal power plant
Bob Covey 
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
A $1.5 million geothermal energy demonstration project will soon be piped into the village of Valemount. Natural Resources Canada is funding the purchase of three 150kW modules which will turn the earth’s heat under the B.C. community into clean electricity. “The demonstration geothermal turbines wi...
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Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Letters
Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dear Editor, How can the Liberal government under Mark Carney promote visitation to our national parks as a quintessential Canadian experience by prov...
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Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Business
Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Sponsored content Barrister Jessica Reed remains licensed in Alberta, offering estate administration and business law services to clients in Jasper an...
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Mold discovery prompts possible $250,000 in Activity Centre repairs
Local Government
Mold discovery prompts possible $250,000 in Activity Centre repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Jasper council has approved up to $250,000 from reserves for emergency repairs at the Activity Centre after mold and material deterioration were disco...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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Nearly half of Jasper Parks Canada workforce affected by job-cut process
Community
Nearly half of Jasper Parks Canada workforce affected by job-cut process
Monday, October 26, 2026
208 Jasper Field Unit employees identified as affected as Parks Canada plans to cut about 500 full-time-equivalent positions nationally Nearly half of...
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Jasper voters reject all nine Alberta referendum proposals
Alberta Politics
Jasper voters reject all nine Alberta referendum proposals
Friday, October 23, 2026
Support for questions on immigration, social programs and provincial powers trailed the rest of West Yellowhead by more than 30 percentage points Jasp...
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Jasper voters overwhelmingly favour remaining in Canada
Alberta Politics
Jasper voters overwhelmingly favour remaining in Canada
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Unofficial results show 91 per cent support for staying in Canada in Jasper, while West Yellowhead riding-wide support sits just below 60 per cent Jas...
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Jasper earns five blooms for community spirit
Arts & Culture
Jasper earns five blooms for community spirit
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, October 19, 2026
Jasper earned five out of five blooms in this year’s Communities in Bloom Alberta Awards, placing it among just two communities in the province to rec...
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Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Letters
Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dear Editor, How can the Liberal government under Mark Carney promote visitation to our national parks as a quintessential Canadian experience by prov...
this is a test
Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Business
Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Sponsored content Barrister Jessica Reed remains licensed in Alberta, offering estate administration and business law services to clients in Jasper an...
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Mold discovery prompts possible $250,000 in Activity Centre repairs
Local Government
Mold discovery prompts possible $250,000 in Activity Centre repairs
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Jasper council has approved up to $250,000 from reserves for emergency repairs at the Activity Centre after mold and material deterioration were disco...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Community
After years of pain, Jasper woman seeks endometriosis care abroad
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
With surgery in Mexico, Jasperite hopes to reclaim her active life while raising awareness of gaps in specialized care for a debilitating disease For ...
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Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Alberta Politics
Library seeks 13 per cent funding increase to meet new provincial rules
Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 
Monday, November 2, 2026
The Jasper Municipal Library is asking council for nearly $30,000 more than last year, citing additional staffing costs associated with new provincial...
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Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Letters
Who will be left to protect our national parks?
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dear Editor, How can the Liberal government under Mark Carney promote visitation to our national parks as a quintessential Canadian experience by prov...
this is a test
Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Business
Jasper-raised lawyer continues serving Alberta clients from B.C.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Sponsored content Barrister Jessica Reed remains licensed in Alberta, offering estate administration and business law services to clients in Jasper an...
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