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Avalanche warning issued for Western Canada

Avalanche warning issued for Western Canada

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Backcountry users are being warned about a dramatic increase in temperatures that is expected to destabilize the snowpack and cause dangerous avalanches.
A read that goes beyond the train on the mountain tracks

A read that goes beyond the train on the mountain tracks

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rick Antonson has never really left the tourism industry, despite now enjoying a career as an author.
Senior rec passes will soon be available for ages 75 and over

Senior rec passes will soon be available for ages 75 and over

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper will offer free passes for its recreation facilities to residents 75 and over beginning by June 1 and continuing annually thereafter.
Annual Public Forum offers big picture overview of Jasper

Annual Public Forum offers big picture overview of Jasper

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If Jasper National Park was a corporation, then its Annual Public Forum would be considered its annual general meeting with all Jasperites as shareholders. Supt.
Prescribed fire season has begun

Prescribed fire season has begun

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The public can expect prescribed fires on the landscape once again.
Elk rescued from unexpected ice bath

Elk rescued from unexpected ice bath

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A member of the public made the right call when they phoned in an elk in distress to Jasper National Park dispatch in the early evening of April 17.
Bear destroyed after killing off-leash dog

Bear destroyed after killing off-leash dog

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Park officials are reminding everyone about outdoor safety in Jasper National Park after a negative bear/dog interaction over the weekend that resulted in both animals’ deaths.
Awards honour those who promote Pride

Awards honour those who promote Pride

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Pride Awards returned for its second-year last weekend to recognize four recipients for their contributions to the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Volunteers recognized with mayor’s award

Volunteers recognized with mayor’s award

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland presented awards to local volunteers in recognition of their service during the April 18 council meeting at Jasper Library and Cultural Centre.
Volunteer helping feed hungry in Ukraine

Volunteer helping feed hungry in Ukraine

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Volunteering at a soup kitchen is important and meaningful work, particularly if it's on the other side of the world during a war.
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