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More fines for trespassers in Jasper park caribou closure

All caribou closures in Jasper National Park have now been lifted. | L. Klettl photo Two more people were fined $1,500 each for entering an area closed to protect Jasper’s dwindling caribou population, March 24.

Goods From the Woods: When winter changes

This February or March, somewhere in the deep snow of the Rocky Mountains and Foothills, wolverine mothers will build snow caves in which to birth their young.

GYPSD approves gender-identity policy with amendments

Creative Commons photo. School board trustees approved an amended version of a gender-identity policy during a public board meeting in Edson, March 16.

Fire department receives new truck

The new pumper-tanker can carry 1,500 gallons of water–triple the capacity of the truck is replacing. Photo - P.Clarke. The Jasper Fire Department received a shiny new fire truck, March 29.

Lions Club hosts Easter egg hunt

Dozens of children participated in the Jasper Lion's Club second annual Easter egg hunt March 27. Photo - P. Clarke. Dozens of children descended on Lions Park to partake in the club’s second annual Easter egg hunt, March 27.

Giddy up, cowboy art exhibit coming to town

Michael Flisak's Toe-Face Cowboy art exhibit opens April 1 at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. He will be holding a reception on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Photo submitted.

In brief: RCMP seize $100,000 worth of cocaine, RCMP confiscate $5,000 in marijuana, Jasper Skytram opens for the seaon

2016 March drug raid Jasper RCMP seize $100,000 worth of cocaine Two Jasperites have been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after the Jasper RCMP seized $100,000 worth of drugs during the execution of a search warrant,

Jasper council discusses fair fee for sidewalk seating

Cocos Cafe was one of 14 restaurants in town that participated in the sidewalk seating pilot project last summer. | P.

National Park 51°µÍø: Fire recap

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo It was an eventful year for Jasper National Park’s Fire Management Team, dealing with 10 wildfires in the park and three prescribed burns.

RCMP seize $100,000 worth of cocaine, charge two Jasperites

Two Jasperites have been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after the Jasper RCMP seized $100,000 worth of drugs during the execution of a search warrant, March 27. As a result of the search, 34 ounces of cocaine and 4.
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