Watch the August 18 Regular Council meeting online at 1:30 pm

This meeting will focus on: CMHC Borrowing Bylaw, the reopening of the Activity Centre, S-Block paid parking, commercial cardboard, reallocation of capital funds, Council Correspondence Policy, Communications Coordinator position & a proposed Jasper Day

Missed the August 11 meeting? Watch it online

Please note that we’re still getting used to our live-stream set-up. Unfortunately, there are a few brief moments in today’s recording where we lost audio. The meeting with audio starts around 16:08. Our apologies for the glitch.

What businesses need to know about required face coverings

The new Temporary Compulsory Face Covering Bylaw requires operators or proprietors of indoor public places to display notice, at all public entrances, that all persons entering and remaining within these premises must wear a face covering.

Face coverings, or face masks, required in Jasper

Council made face coverings compulsory on most municipal sidewalks downtown, and in all outdoor public places where a 2 metre distance cannot be maintained. A new bylaw also requires individuals to wear face coverings in all indoor public places.

August 4 Council highlights, meeting recording available on Youtube

Council Highlights are published on the municipal website following each regular meeting. The August 4 meeting highlights are now available. Recordings of the meetings are also available on YouTube through the Municipality of Jasper channel.

Keep Jasper Safe Pledge

We can protect each other from COVID-19. Join Council in taking the pledge to Keep Jasper Safe by wearing a mask in the downtown core and in public spaces where you're unable to maintain physical distancing. Together, we can keep each other safe.

Reminder: Be a responsible pet owner

In response to some recent complaints about wandering cats in town, we’d like to remind all pet owners, as per the Municipality’s Domestic Animal Bylaw, dogs and cats are not allowed to run loose in the town of Jasper. When ou...

Downtown Speed Limit Reduced to 30km/h

Notice something “new” downtown?

The speed limit in the commercial business district has decreased to 30km/h as part of the sidewalk seating and retail area extension project.

With appropriate permits, this summer businesses can expand t...

Sidewalk Seating & Retail Area Extension Permits now available

To help with physical distancing, the MOJ has created a Temporary Sidewalk Seating Extension Permit and a Retail Area Extension Permit. Permit holders can expand sidewalk seating or retail displays by using the parking lane in front of their business.

Municipality of Jasper COVID-19 Recovery and Relaunch

Find out how the Municipality of Jasper intends to navigate the recovery and relaunch of municipal facilities and services, including strategic guiding principles and a framework to guide decisions going forward.

June 19 Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) update

The ECC deactivated on June 15 - the same day the Government of Alberta lifted the provincial public health emergency. This is the last ECC update. Check our website and Facebook page for updates in coming weeks.

Connaught washroom reopens

The public washrooms on the corner of Connaught Drive and Hazel Avenue,which are operated and maintained by the Municipality of Jasper, have reopened.  

The washrooms are open 24/7. 

The safety of our residents and visitors is our number o...

Economic Recovery Task Force Update, June 1

The purpose of the Economic Recovery Task Force is to provide recommendations on strategies and actions to position the community to safely and effectively resume welcoming visitors, in accordance with public health directives. Member organizations seek o...

Utility bill, property taxes and assessment appeal reminders

Property tax and utility bill penalties

Property tax and utility bill penalties can be deferred until September 1, 2020. This means municipal bills are still due, but you have until September to pay for them, without penalties. In addition, no water servic...

Economic Recovery Task Force Update, May 12

On Wednesday, May 6, members of the newly formed COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force held their first meeting to discuss how to align and coordinate efforts to safely and effectively welcome visitors to Jasper.

Jasper is a safe place to live, work and vi...

Tourism Jasper Visitor Economy Update

At the April 28 Municipal Council meeting, Tourism Jasper provided a visitor economy update, highlighting the drop in tourism and what to expect moving forward.

Council Approves 2020 Operating Budget Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

On Tuesday, April 7, Council approved the 2020 operating budget with a net tax envelope of $7M, representing a 12.3% decrease in relation to the 2019 tax levy. Read the news release and check the Council Highlights for details.

Street Sweeping Schedule for Tuesday, May 19

The Municipality sweeps streets to clear gravel, dirt, sand and debris, which reduces dust but also keeps our storm drains working well. Check the map and remove vehicles from the street when possible.

Jasper Municipal Council Response to COVID-19

To address the unprecedented circumstances in which our residents and business owners find themselves due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council called a special meeting on March 31 to make decisions on local measures to support tax payers.

Property tax and uti...

Changes to Community Outreach Services

Community Outreach Services (COS) is currently in a stage of transition, as its existing provincial contracts to provide child, youth and family support services, including Parent Link programming, are coming to a close on March 31. These contracts made u...

Province discontinues Parent Link and other grant funding

The Municipality of Jasper received notice on Monday, Nov. 4 that the Government of Alberta is cancelling contracts across the province for Parent Link and other family support programs, including contracts with Jasper’s Community and Family Ser...

Jasper Evacuation Guide

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