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As the coordinator of the Jasper Victim Services Unit, Paul Schmidt sees a side of Jasper that most residents will never be exposed to. His job is to attend the scene of tragic accidents and crimes and to console the victims, whoever they might be.

There is a whooping cough outbreak in the Alberta Health Service (AHS) North Zone, with 182 confirmed cases so far this year, including three that required hospitalization.

N. Veerman photo Last August, as the Jasper Heritage Rodeo wrapped up its final night in the Jasper Arena—its home of 37 years—there was no telling whether it would live to see another year.

N. Veerman photo July 9th, 3:30 p.m. The town alarm sounded with urgency in Jasper National Park.

N. Veerman photo Jasper has a lot of selling points, but one of the biggest is our wildlife. Bears, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats all make the tourist checklist, as people scour the landscape in search of their prize.

In Jasper, no matter your qualifications or experience, you never have to be shy to apply for a job.

Edson Airport For 14 years, the federal government has had a hard cap on the number of airports designated with the necessary security clearance to accommodate commercial airlines.

N. Veerman photo On the front lines of a wildfire, you don’t necessarily expect to see smiling faces.

N. Veerman photo As a mushroom cloud appeared over Signal Mountain, July 9, the community mobilized. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether the wildfire was a threat to the townsite or not.

P. Clarke photo On a hot day there’s nothing more refreshing than plunging into a cold lake. But if that jump comes from a great height, it could come with consequences: a few bruises, a broken back, a concussion or even drowning.