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Today (April 5) there are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 There are now six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jasper, an increase of one from yesterday.

This week the province has seen a number of new measures and services put into place to help stop the spread of COVID-10 and support Albertans.

Pictured: Jasper photographer Ashley Kennedy with her partner Brian Van Tighem and cousin Tobin. Kennedy said she took this photo when she had to be away from her son in self-isolation after returning home from Australia.

Offers for the Bits and Pieces program include vehicles, hotel rooms, food and water services, hospital gowns, ventilators and other personal protective equipment.

Jasper now has five confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of one from yesterday. The update came from Alberta Health today (April 3) as it was announced that there were 107 new confirmed cases in the province, bringing the total to 1,075.

Parks Canada is working on rock stabilization along Highway 16. Rock stabilization work resumes along Highway 16 this spring. Parks Canada is mobilizing its equipment today (April 3) and Monday (April 6) ready to start work.

Richard Ireland, mayor of Jasper, talked about steps the municipality is taking in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

Alberta has now confirmed 871 cases of COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health for Alberta, announced 117 new cases in the province today (April 1) after labs completed 4,500 tests in 24 hours.

Harry Home, a pillar of the community in Jasper, died on Monday. | Supplied photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Railroader, comrade, family man. Harry Home, 86, was a true Jasper legend - and always had a twinkle in his eye.

Council is looking to keep tax rates the same as last year or reduce them, which means cuts to services in town. | Stock photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Property tax payments can be deferred in Jasper this summer.