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Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Caribou breeding program expected to start soon in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada will prioritize recovering the Tonquin herd until it reaches 200 animals before turning its attention to the other two herds. The goal will be to reach 300 to 400 caribou among these three populations.
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Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

Jasper says Alberta government’s housing plan not adequate

The Government of Alberta has been insisting on permanent, single-detached units, but the Municipality of Jasper says high-density solutions are the way to go and has highlighted several issues with the province’s plan.
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Parks Canada working to bring interim housing to Jasper as Alberta minister criticizes 'roadblocks and delays'

Parks Canada working to bring interim housing to Jasper as Alberta minister criticizes 'roadblocks and delays'

"We are putting options on the table to help meet the Government of Alberta’s requirements to move forward with the units they have announced and remain open to finding creative solutions to move as many housing options forward as possible."
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Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
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Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada uses prescribed fires, mechanical logging and tree thinning as well as the creation of community fireguards to help reduce the impacts of wildfire and climate change says spokesperson.
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Festive event returns all month in Jasper following devastating wildfires

Festive event returns all month in Jasper following devastating wildfires

Fondue, snowshoeing, poutine showdown are some of the fun to be had at more than 100 events held in Jasper this month.
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Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Jasper's new 15-metre ice climbing wall has people looking up

Rockaboo Mountain Adventures has built a 15-metre-tall ice climbing wall in the heart of downtown Jasper.
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Jasper interim housing in flux as Province, feds and town continue discussions

Jasper interim housing in flux as Province, feds and town continue discussions

Hundreds in Jasper are in need of housing after 820 residential units were destroyed during the summer wildfire.
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Jasper mayor reflects on turbulent year of wildfire, recovery

Jasper mayor reflects on turbulent year of wildfire, recovery

"Our community has shown a great amount of resilience, and I think we'll continue to do that, and we'll need to continue to do that."
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Wildfire risk reduction work resuming in Jasper National Park

Wildfire risk reduction work resuming in Jasper National Park

Parks Canada says it has conducted significant wildfire risk reduction in Jasper National Park from 1994 to 2024, such as treating 1,700 hectares with fuel reduction in and around the Jasper townsite and burning 4,600 hectares through 45 prescribed fires.
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