Jasper

• Kayaker found dead near Jasper National Park’s Sunwapta Falls

  Jasper RCMP say a 39-year-old kayaker was found dead after he failed to meet up with his driver over the weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 26
  
• Peacock on the loose for days in Jasper National Park in Alberta euthanized

  A peacock on the loose for days in the western Alberta mountain town of Jasper has been euthanized.

  Canada

  Jul 8
  
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• Mother grizzly bear hit by truck near Jasper; cub being monitored

  Parks Canada says a grizzly bear cub has been orphaned after its mother was fatally stuck on a highway in Jasper National Park.

  Canada

  Jun 19
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• Jasper National Park warns of grizzly bears wandering into townsite

  As summer weather draws people to camp and hike in the mountains, Jasper National Park is warning people to be aware of more bears wandering into the townsite.

  Environment

  May 28
• Research shows grizzly bears, wolves avoid towns and trails in Alberta’s Bow Valley

  It's getting to the point where animals won't be able to make it through the Bow Valley, a key corridor used by animals to move around in the Rocky Mountains, Hebblewhite said.

  Environment

  May 9
• RCMP investigation complete: Prosecutors have report on fatal Icefield bus rollover

  Three people were killed and 14 others had life-threatening injuries after the red-and-white Ice Explorer lost control on the road to the Athabasca Glacier on July 18, 2020.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• Calgary man dead after collision with semi near Jasper

  Following the crash, firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver who was then taken by EMS to an area hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Feb 23
• Town of Jasper looking to negotiate new deal with Parks Canada

  The Town of Jasper is in ongoing talks with Parks Canada in an attempt to change development rules and reduce its payments to Ottawa.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• New lift passes, more Canadian staff introduced at Marmot Basin ski resort in Jasper

  For the second season, Marmot Basin is having to make changes in order to welcome skiers and snowboarders to the ski resort in Jasper National Park.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• Jasper adjusting marketing ahead of tourism rebound in Alberta mountain town

  The Alberta mountain town of Jasper is focusing on the benefits of the community, as it works to bring back tourists while the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2021