Council celebrates the completion of Jasper's rainbow crosswalk

Dressed in the colours of the rainbow, Jasper’s mayor and council celebrated the completion of the community’s rainbow-painted crosswalk, June 12. Gathering together before the day’s Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, the group ...

Fire Ban in the Municipality of Jasper

Fire ban in the Municipality of Jasper

Effective May 24, 2018, a fire ban is in place for the Municipality of Jasper. The fire ban is to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. A fire ban is also in place for Jasper National Park.

Thi...

Asbestos Removal at the Jasper Arena

Starting this June, vermiculite insulation (located inside cinder block walls) and asbestos containing flooring will be removed from the Jasper Arena.

Friends of Jasper Culture & Recreation Society Annual General Meeting

The Friends of Jasper Culture & Recreation Society is hosting its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 20 at 12 pm in the Gallery Room at the Jasper Activity Centre. All are welcome.

Jasper Evacuation Guide

Be wildfire ready: know the risks, make a plan and get a kit. Download the guide to get started.

Subscribe to the Alert Centre

NEW for 2018 - subscribe to the Municipality of Jasper Alert Centre to receive emergency notifications by text or email. You will receive a confirmation text or email once registration is complete.

Cannabis Survey Now Closed

Recreational cannabis sale and use could become legal in Canada in 2018. If legalized, each province will be responsible for setting some of its own guidelines and legislation. 

Some decisions, however, will be left up to local governments, includ...

Council approves 2018 operating budget

Council approved the 2018 Operating Budget in the amount of $22.5 M, with $7.6 M to be levied from local taxpayers, representing a 5.07% increase from the 2017 municipal budget, when a 1.2% increase was implemented.

The 2018 budget continues to support the...

Intergovernmental Forum Update

Highlights from the December 19, 2017 Intergovernmental Forum include the Jasper Community Sustainability Plan update; parcel GB release; recreational marijuana and FireSmart project funding.

Municipality Takes Action on Wildfire Protection

Starting in early December, the Municipality of Jasper is moving ahead with FireSmart work around the town site to improve community wildfire protection and remove hazardous trees from public lands.

Are you ready in case of a wildfire?

At this time of year, a wildfire is the most likely community emergency to affect Jasper. Be prepared - keep a full tank of gas in your personal vehicle, and have important papers and an emergency kit ready to go.While first responders will be busy handli...

MOJ shines at 2017 Communities in Bloom Awards

The Municipality of Jasper received a 5 Blooms - Bronze rating and a special mention for Municipal Library and Cultural Centre Landscape during the 2017 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Ottawa. 

The Municipality  ...