The Jasper Fitzhugh
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Donations to Santas Anonymous from both the public and businesses were overwhelming this year, report organizers.

Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka encourages people to follow COVID rules wherever they go.

What business are you most looking forward to reopening?What business are you most looking forward to reopening?

This week’s Fitzhugh is on stands now! Read all about avalanche control in Jasper, kids’ return to school, the mayor’s hopes for 2021, and more. Pick up your copy today and read online at www.Fitzhugh.ca

Compliance with COVID protocols is going well in town for the most part, says the Municipality of Jasper.

One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Jasper today (Jan. 13) bringing the number of active cases to seven. In total, there have been 183 cases of the virus reported in the municipality, with 171 recoveries and five deaths. From https://www.alberta.ca/sta/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

Four new cases of COVID-19 and seven recoveries have been reported in Jasper today (Dec. 14) bringing the total number of active cases down to 53. Outbreaks remain active at Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre and Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. Latest numbers: Seton (Dec. 11) - Five reported cases ASSL (Dec. 9) - Nine reported cases... If you test positive for COVID-19 and need help with symptoms or contact tracing, call the Cottage Medical Clinic at 780-852-4885 for a virtual appointment. From: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

This year, for the first time, an Indigenous component was included in the Remembrance Day ceremony in Jasper.

How are you giving back to the community this holiday season?How are you giving back to the community this holiday season?

Amanda Yagminas has created amazing confections over the years and is vying for the title of The Greatest Baker of 2020, an online competition open to bakers from all over the world. https://www.fitzhugh.ca/jasper-baker-competes-in-internat/

There are now nine active cases of COVID-19 in Jasper, an increase of six over the weekend. With nine cases Jasper remains on 'Open' status. Increased measures/restrictions are in place for areas on 'Enhanced' status - areas with at least 10 active cases and a rate of over 50 active cases per 100,000 population are considered above threshold.... For confidentiality reasons, Alberta Health does not provide any information about patients, including if the case is from a known exposure or community spread. One of Jasper's recovered cases has been removed from the map and case total. Alberta Health has previously said that changes in the map can occur when new information is obtained about a patient’s home address. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

A dedicated group organized a bottle drive for their fundraising effort to help victims of the typhoons in the Philippines at the end of October and November. Money has also been raised from monetary donations, a raffle, food sales and bread sales.

Henry Wannop, Maeve Parcels and Alice Wannop have been busy making hot chocolate jars, ornaments and keychains to raise money for Santas Anonymous Jasper AB

Three new cases of COVID-19 and three recoveries have been reported in Jasper today (Dec. 13) keeping the total number of active cases at 56. If you test positive for COVID-19 and need help with symptoms or contact tracing, call the Cottage Medical Clinic at 780-852-4885 for a virtual appointment. From: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

Have you ever appeared on a TV show? What was your experience?Have you ever appeared on a TV show? What was your experience?

In this special edition of Jasper Treasures, we look back at the life of Roy Patterson, an inspirational Jasper resident for nearly three decades who died Oct. 29 at the Westlock Continuing Care facility.

One new case of COVID-19 and seven recoveries have been reported in Jasper today (Dec. 12) bringing the total number of active cases down to 56. If you test positive for COVID-19 and need help with symptoms or contact tracing, call the Cottage Medical Clinic at 780-852-4885 for a virtual appointment. From: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the province, and mandatory measures to address rising cases come into effect starting today.

Nine new cases of COVID-19 and two recoveries have been reported in Jasper today (Dec. 11) bringing the total number of active cases to 62. Jasper's active case rate is now 1,104 per 100,000 population, the third highest in the province behind Calgary Upper NE and Kananaskis Improvement District. Outbreaks are active at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge and Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre. As of Dec. 9, there were nine active cases of COVID-19 at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge and f...ive diagnosed at Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre. For confidentiality reasons, Alberta Health does not release any information about individual cases, such as if they are from a known source or community spread. If you test positive for COVID-19 and need help with symptoms or contact tracing, call the Cottage Medical Clinic at 780-852-4885 for a virtual appointment. From: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm Stronger mandatory public health measures take effect starting Dec. 8 and Dec. 13, including: - no social gatherings - temporary business closures and capacity reductions - province-wide mask requirements - work from home Read more at: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

One new cases of COVID-19 has been reported in Jasper today, bringing the active case count to three. For confidentiality reasons, Alberta Health does not provide any information about patients, including if the case is from a known exposure or community spread. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm

Icefields Parkway closure Beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Highway 93 (the Icefields Parkway) will be intermittently closed for avalanche control work from just south of the Icefields Centre (112km south of Jasper) to Saskatchewan River Crossing (152km south of Jasper). Delays of up to two hours should be expected. The Icefields Parkway is expected to fully reopen Wednesday evening after control work is completed.... From Jasper National Park

Lynn Martel has written a comprehensive book about glaciers and is urging everyone to take better care of the dwindling water supply.

Heidi Morin, 25, was last seen at a business in Jasper on the afternoon of Nov. 16, 2020. RCMP are concerned for her wellbeing and would like to speak to her.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Fitzhugh is now soliciting donations from readers. This is designed to support our local journalism in a time where our advertisers are unable to due to their own economic constraints. The Fitzhugh has always been a free product and will continue to be free. This is a means for those who can afford to support local media to help ensure those who cant afford to can get access to trusted local information. You can make a one-time or a mo...nthly donation of any amount and cancel at any time. You can also call us on 780-852-4888 or drop off or mail a cheque to us at 612 Connaught Drive / PO Box 428, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0. If you cant afford a donation, we understand. You can still support us by sharing out our message to your friends and acquaintances on social media. Please join us on this journey toward a new way to support and grow local news in Jasper.

Heads up! Our forecasters are monitoring possible snowfall expected today/tomorrow. If there is enough snowfall accumulation, the Icefields Parkway may close for short periods for avalanche control. As always, the latest conditions are on https://511.alberta.ca

Our Jasper Treasures this week are Rose-Marie and Fred Wall, a community-minded couple who started their lives together in the late 1950s and hosted many get-togethers at their home. Nominate a Jasper Treasure for our next feature! Email [email protected]

A tragic incident occurred on the Maligne River on Sunday.

Happy Thursday! Your latest edition of the Fitz just hit the stands - your weekly helping of community news Take a peek at our Sept. 24 issue online here, and pick up your printed copy at one of our 50+ locations around Jasper.

Jasper RCMP, along with Parks Canada Visitor Safety personnel, recovered two bodies this morning from the Verdant Pass area near Mount Edith Cavell. They are believed to be to be the missing couple, Matthew Kozak and Zabrina Ferrier.

From paintings to sculptures to drawings, the collection of work by young artists in Jasper created a colourful display at the Student Art Exposition at Habitat for the Arts, Sept. 14 to 16.

Firefighters from Jasper National Park arrived recently in Oregon, U.S.A., to assist firefighting crews with wildfire efforts

Matthew Kozak, 32, and Zabrina Paige Ferrier, 25, have not been seen since Sept. 18. Their SUV has been found in a parking lot at Mount Edith Cavell.

Jasper RCMP have seen a 21 per cent decrease in calls this summer, but an increase in domestic violence and COVID-related issues.

A new board and executive are at the helm of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce following their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sept. 15

Starting today, September 21, Parks Canada will undertake remedial work on a section of Highway 16, 10 km east of the Jasper townsite. The section of highway da...maged by flooding earlier this summer will be repaved. Work is expected to be completed Friday, September 25, 2020, weather permitting. Motorists can expect single-lane alternating traffic all day. Speed reductions to 50 km/h can be expected in work zones with traffic control personnel on-site. Be prepared to stop. Expect delays of up to one hour. For the most up-to-date road information, check www.511.alberta.ca or dial 511.

Looking for a Sunday afternoon movie? Kevin says Hugo is one of his favourite Scorsese flicks

The appearance of yellow leaves and the first frosty breaths of fall herald longer nights, darker skies, dancing northern lights, and better chances of catching the newly-discovered phenomenon now known as STEVE in the night sky. Find out more in our latest feature from The Jasper Planetarium!

Monday, Sept. 14 marked 113 years since this area was designated a protected park. We mark the anniversary with a brief history and milestones of Jasper over the last 113 years, with photos from Jasper Museum

600 block of Patricia Street in 1969 with Raeside Hardware, Dells Bar BQ and BA Service Station. From Jasper Museum

Jasper Telephone & Business Directory is coming soon! Support this essential community resource and showcase your business both IN PRINT and ONLINE in our directories in our 2-4-1 special this year. Send us a message, email [email protected] or call 780-852-4888 for more information or to book!

The schedule for the arena and curling slab replacement project has been set back about three weeks due to permit delays and the discovery of asbestos-containing material under the bleachers.

It is a smoky, misty morning in Jasper. Jasper National Park is shrouded in smoke from large wildfires burning in western U.S.A. The Air Quality Health Index is at 2, Low Risk, but is forecast to grow to 4, Moderate Risk, by tomorrow. : Brett MacAulay at Lake Edith, Sept. 18

Our Jasper Treasure this week is Dennis Minkensky, who has had many adventures in Jasper, including riding his bike to school from Beckers Bungalows and working on a fly-in crew for Parks Canada. Nominate a Jasper Treasure for our next feature! Email [email protected]

It's that special day! Enjoy the latest edition of the Fitz with on your morning coffee break today. Available now online here, and in print on stands across Jasper.

Last fall, at least seven different black bears fed on fruit trees in the Jasper townsite - and two had to be destroyed because they became food conditioned within the town and posed a risk to the public. Fruit trees are one of the last remaining sources of bear attractants in the townsite, and Parks Canada is urging residents to pick all fruits as soon as they're ripe, or remove their fruit trees.

The fundraising tournament was labelled a success, with more than 100 golfers on the green and about $10,000 raised for Jasper Victim Services

Jaspers 113th anniversary as a protected park was Sept. 13. What is your favourite thing about Jasper National Park? Jaspers 113th anniversary as a protected park was Sept. 13. What is your favourite thing about Jasper National Park?

Cycling champion Cory Wallace has organized four fundraisers with friends in Nepal to give back to the community that has shown him great hospitality during his unexpected 11-month stay.

Inspired to fundraise when his little sister fell sick in 2017, Marco has raised a staggering $12,000 for Stollery Children's Hospital and has been rewarded for his tireless dedication

When Jasper Fire Department members play floor hockey, the match is more than a friendly sporting get-together.

Its the tenth year for Culture Days in Jasper, a celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit - this year with virtual and physically-distanced events

A round-up from council's Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday

Have you picked up your copy of this week's Fitz yet? Available now on stands around Jasper! This week we have our Back to School photo spread, what's on for Culture Days this year, and our latest Jasper Treasures, Mary and Neil Wilson. Read updates from council, Chamber and Parks - and learn more about a fundraising calendar celebrating the history of Jasper's Heroes.... All this and more in the Sept. 10 Jasper Fitzhugh, your community newspaper, out now!

Jasper Colts softball team in 1974. L-R Marion Senz, Terry Parr, Bernice Gourley, Heather Baxter, Cheryl Bieson, Maureen Ruddy, Linda Kirchoffer, Howie Klettl, Bill Johnston. Front: Mary Bieson, E. Savoie, Trish Sherriff, Donna Knaur, Janis Sherriff, Carol Senz, Gerry Belcourt, Loni Klettl. From Jasper Museum

Our Jasper Treasures this week are Mary and Neil Wilson - high school sweethearts who have experienced many adventures living in Jasper

There will be a changing of the guard following Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce's AGM as many positions are opening up: President, vice president, secretary/treasurer, and five board members.

What are you most looking forward to this fall? What are you most looking forward to this fall?

Parks Canada is working on cleaning up shorelines in Jasper

Jasper Museums new fundraising calendar is themed Honouring the History of Jasper's Heroes - and $5 from the sale of each calendar will go to Jasper Victim Services

Happy #FirstDayOfSchool! Proud parents! If youd like your little one featured in this Thursdays Fitz, send your First Day photos to [email protected] #FirstDayOfSchool! Proud parents! If youd like your little one featured in this Thursdays Fitz, send your First Day photos to [email protected]

This summer, wildlife viewers have been officially restricted to their vehicles when observing animals along highways in Jasper, and Parks Canada officials said they have seen promising results. The restricted activity order has now been extended to the end of the year.

In our latest Our Jasper Stories feature from Jasper Museum, learn more about the history of the iconic Jasper SkyTram

The 2020/21 Jasper Telephone and Business Directory is coming soon! To add or edit your personal or business listing, please email [email protected]