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A sculpture blooms at Robson Park

A lot of muscle power was used as Robson Park was prepared for this year’s Winters in Bloom project, a sculpture created by local artist, Charles Henzler.

Jasper RCMP warn of spike in scam calls

The Jasper RCMP wants the public to be aware of a recent spike in tele-market scam phone calls in our community.

U15 Bearcats seeking redemption against Hinton this weekend

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the 51°µÍø The U15 Jasper Bearcats faced off against the Hinton OK Tire on home ice this past Saturday. With goaltender Brady Campbell out with a knee injury, Bearcats' defenseman Casey Peel came to the rescue.

Avalanche warning issued for Jasper, Icefield Parkway closed

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users across numerous forecast regions in British Columbia and Alberta. Pictured, a map of the affected regions.

Athletes undertake five sports in family-friendly pentathlon

The Jasper Winter Pentathlon featured biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating and running on Feb. 5. | P.Shokeir photos Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jasper NordicFest looking for participants

The Jasper NordicFest is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27. | File photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] UPDATE: The Jasper NordicFest has been cancelled this year due to low attendance and poor conditions impacting the race.

Council discusses motif requirement, fee changes for patio seating

Jason Stockfish, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council discussed the potential changes to the sidewalk seating and retail area extension program for 2022 at the Feb. 8 committee of the whole meeting.

Council considering credit system for resident exemption to paid parking

Jason Stockfish, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Council heard administration’s recommendations on a proposed resident exemption program for paid parking at the Feb. 8 committee of the whole meeting.

Alberta ending proof of vaccination program

Premier Jason Kenney announced the proof of vaccination program would end starting at the end of Feb. 8. | Government of Alberta photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Artist of the Month: Jennifer Wasylyk

Photo courtesy of artist Marianne Garrah | Special to the 51°µÍø What medium do you work in? Is there a reason why you chose that medium? I primarily work in metal, specifically silver and copper, and mostly jewelry pieces although I have experimen
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