Municipality of Jasper
303 Pyramid Lake Road T0E1E0 Jasper, AB, Canada

The Municipality of Jasper and the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) would like to thank Jasperites for their continued efforts in following the COVID-19 health directives. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought its share of challenges to our small tourism community, and we couldn’t be more proud of the solidarity, respect and kindness demonstrated time and time again by Jasper residents and business owners. Please stay safe, stay healthy, be kind, and keep supporting local businesses and each other in months to come.

Did you miss yesterday's Council meeting? Find out what was discussed in our Council Highlights. Included in this week's highlights: Council moves forward with proposed paid parking pilot project Preparations begin for 2021 municipal election... Asbestos removal planned for chair storage room Find out more on the municipal website: http://www.jasper-alberta.com/2532/Council-Highlights or watch a full recording of the meeting on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/hGBiQCbSN_A

Starting January 4, 2021, you can become a candidate for mayor or councillor. Download our Candidates’ Handbook to help you understand the requirements of the role and access information resources, including how to file your nomination papers. https://jasper-alberta.com//Prospective-Candidates-Handboo

Jasper Council will meets this morning at 9:30am. On the agenda for discussion and decision: Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) update In town paid parking... Municipal elections 2021 Returning Officer Capital project budget for asbestos removal Appointments to Regional Assessment Review Board Livestream the meeting through Zoom by clicking the link on the first page of the agenda package: https://jasper-alberta.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/945

Missed yesterday's Committee of the Whole meeting? Watch it online! https://youtu.be/4HXPQncbCig

As you continue to do your part to stop the spread, please remember to take time to care for yourself. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting. Take care of your body by: ... -Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. -Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. -Exercise regularly. -Go outside for a walk in the fresh air -Get plenty of sleep. -Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use. Make time to unwind and do activities you enjoy. Check in on your friends and family and talk with people you trust about how you are feeling. Reach out to local resources when you need additional support. If you need someone to talk to, Jasper’s Community Outreach Services is here to help. Outreach Workers are available Monday to Friday 9am-4:30pm. You can reach them at 780-852-2100. If you require support after-hours, call the Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642

Always recreate within your limits and make smart choices while enjoying the great outdoors. Please keep your own safety and the safety others in mind while recreating in and around Jasper. A surprise trip to the hospital due to preventable injury adds to the burden on our healthcare system, which is already strained due to the pandemic.

Mayor Richard Ireland is asking that if you are considering a visit to Jasper, to please consider the new mandatory Provincial health measures. Watch the YouTube video here:

BE THE REASON RESTAURANTS HAVE A WINTER SEASON During this critical time, please take steps to stay healthy and support your local restaurants by using curbside pickup, delivery and other contactless options, or by purchasing a gift certificate.

Jasper Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 9:30am. On the agenda for discussion and decision: Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) update In town paid parking... Municipal elections 2021 Returning Officer Capital project budget for asbestos removal Appointments to Regional Assessment Review Board Livestream the meeting through Zoom by clicking the link on the first page of the agenda package: https://jasper-alberta.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/945

As of Sunday, December 13 the Jasper Fitness & Aquatic Centre will be closed due to Provincial COVID-19 measures.

Jasper Council will meet this morning at 9:30 am for a Committee of the Whole meeting. On the agenda: Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) update 2021 utility fees discussion ... 2021 operating budget discussion Watch the meeting live through Zoom by following the instructions on the first page of the agenda package: https://jasper-alberta.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/939

COVID-19 update This afternoon, the Government of Alberta declared a State of Public Health Emergency, and announced several new mandatory measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social gatherings remain the main source of community transmission. ... Effective immediately: *No indoor social gatherings are allowed, in any setting *Outdoor social gatherings must be limited to 10 people *If you live alone, you can have two social contacts outside of your home *If you can work from home, you should work from home *Maximum of 10 people for wedding ceremonies or funeral services *Maximum of 1/3 normal attendance for places of worship, with mask use required More details on the status of municipal facilities & services will be communicated later this week. Information about school restrictions can be found on the provincial website, and do not take effect until November 30 at the earliest. Complete details on today’s provincial announcement are available on the provincial website: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

This Saturday, December 12th, The Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade will be driving around town with Santa to spread some holiday cheer! Donations to Santa's Anonymous are greatly appreciated.

Holiday Hours begin this week for many Municipality of Jasper departments.

The Jasper Activity Centre will be closed today; Tuesday, November 24 due to staffing shortages. We apologize for the short notice.

The following masks and face coverings rules are now in effect in the Municipality of Jasper: Masks or face coverings are required: - In all indoor public spaces - In all indoor workspaces... - On sidewalks downtown - On sidewalks near hotels - In all outdoor spaces where a two metre distance can’t be maintained While new temporary provincial measures were announced late yesterday, Jasper Municipal Council held a special meeting to increase the masking requirements in effect in Jasper specifically, as long as our community remains under the Alberta Health enhanced classification. - Face coverings are now required on sidewalks near hotels (east and west end of town), in addition to sidewalks downtown - Face coverings are now required in all indoor workspaces, including behind physical barriers (i.e. plexiglass) and whether the space is accessible to the public or not These recommendations were brought forward by the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) and approved by Council based on local observations from stakeholders, including Jasper’s physicians. A number of local cases were linked to transmission in the workplace, and in some instances, even when physical barriers were present. The directive applies to any group of people in excess of one in an indoor workplace setting.

Jasper Council meets as Committee of the Whole today at 9:30 am. On the agenda for discussion and review: Presentations from Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment & Jasper Skate Park Committee ... 2021 utility fees Restricted reserve information report COVID related staff increase request Letters To watch the meeting live on Zoom, follow the instructions on the first page of the agenda package: https://jasper-alberta.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/929

Missed the latest Council meetings? Watch them online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lf8Bh_n-Uw Yesterday, Council held two back-to-back meetings. The first meeting was Council’s regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting. The second meeting was a special meeting, which allowed Council to discuss and implement further face covering mandates within the Municipality of Jasper following recommendations from the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC). For more information..., check out the Council Highlights from that meeting: https://jasper-alberta.com/2532/Council-Highlights The special meeting starts at 4:07:45 of the YouTube recording.

Jasper Municipal Council is excited to announce that Mr. Bill Given will be joining the Municipality of Jasper as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) starting on January 1, 2021. Mr. Given is currently the Mayor of the City of Grande Prairie. Read the News Release here:

Public Budget Meetings are Monday, November 23rd at 6:00pm on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85684253550 Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00pm on Zoom... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83603163259 The proposed 2021-2025 Operating & Capital Budget is now available here on our website. Questions? Please email [email protected] by Sunday, November 29th.