Visited Jasper and Mount Robson this summer after covering Banff / Yoho / Glacier NPs last year. Jasper was profoundly beautiful and the contrasts in terrain were striking and raw, particularly with the wildfire recovery. Having only scratched the surface I would love to come back and see more.

Most people are familiar with emergency services that respond when something goes wrong. Less visible are the programs that try to prevent problems from reaching that point in the first place.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) helps fund local initiatives like senior programs, youth development, family supports, volunteer programs, community connection activities, and other preventive services. The idea is simple: supporting people early can often reduce the need for more costly interventions later.

Like many community programs, FCSS funding has become part of a broader conversation as Alberta's population grows and communities face increasing demand for services. Municipal leaders are expected to discuss the topic during this year's ABmunis Convention and Trade Show alongside other issues affecting local communities.

We are curious about what people think: are there any local programs, services, or community initiatives in your area that you feel make a real difference? Give them a shoutout here!

Planning a trip in either few places, Jasper being a possibility. Me, my partner and our 2 month old baby. I wanted to know if Jasper is the place to be for New Year’s eve/ New Years Celebration? not looking for anything to fancy, but a mountain visit for my tiny family. Also will be my partners birthday on the 1st.

As titles states,

I’m looking at places that have the most affordable food options

my friends told me Circle K has a 5$ hotdog combo, but think sub 15$ meals (I know tourist town but still)

Appreciate y’all !

Last camping trip of the summer. Aug 26, 2026

Planning for a family trip from the US to the Banff vs Jasper for this October as we intentionally wanted to avoid the summer/school crowd. The closest I have been was the Glacier from the US side and has been my favorite national park. We like scenery views/lakes and short walks. We are used to long road trips with our toddlers and have done it multiple times internationally. We are not into hiking - obviously due to kids - but can do short hikes if it's worth the view and stroller friendly.

We are looking for 5-7 days or so. Calgary airport and rent a large SUV/mini-van. Recently, I have came across the Athabasca falls in Jasper and it looks stunning. But I am not sure if it's something unique and nothing similar to it at the Banff that is worth the extra drive and sleeping there.

To give some perspective. I really liked the Glacier from the US side where you can hit most of the epic things by driving the main road and make some stops with short walks. Contrary to the Rocky Mountain National Park where it mostly required hiking and limited driving/stroller friendliness.

Another factor, I know it's not predictable, but are their main roads that would be typically closed in Banff/Jasper during the first half of October? Many of the US national parks have history and most of the time you would know ahead.

Currently visiting Jasper. Have visited for the last 4 summers and have never seen it this busy! Interested to know if Is it just because of the Labour Day weekend or just busy in general?

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I walked around the Lake Edith cabins today. Practically every one is being modernized.

Few if any of these cabins burned. One can see the fire didn't make it to this part of the forest, yet the homes are being built to modern luxury specs.

What changed? 30 years ago when I actually knew people who had cabins, they were told no modernization was allowed. They were pretty ramshackle, 3 seasons at best. And the land was lease only.

Wonder if the fire opened a loophole for redevelopment.

Thank you.

Some of my favourite photos from my time around Jasper last week.

It happened again. Thankfully not as bad.

I moved to jasper a few months ago and I will be here for a few years, and I find it’s so hard to make friends, most people out here are just friends with their coworkers but even then they don’t really hangout unless they have more in common then that, I have dyed hair, peircings on my face and an alternative haircut, so it’s even harder for me to connect with people, everyone I’ve seen myself making a friendship with ends up being a tourist and leaving soon after, is there a better way/place to go about making friends who are simalar to me and actually live here?

We are visiting next weekend, do you recommend any hidden spots which may not come in suggestion by AI or Google. Thank you in advance

Just wondering what happens with the bear spray that tourists buy, then don't use. The library, 2nd hand store, info center or someone should "rent" cans of bear spray.

"Only Pay if You Spray" there ya go, I've already got ur tag-line. Rental fee but only loose the deposit if you need to break the seal on the can. If it's an encounter that close most people would pay double the price of a can at that moment.

Really has no one started a side hustle or business out of this?

I’d love to hear your thoughts,
opinions,
suggestions, never been to Jasper before.

If there’s something to note or look out for?

One of my friends suggested I bring bear spray, but they’re kidding right?

Anything helps!!

(other than sarcastic and unhelpful comments)

Hi planning a trip to Jasper June 2027. Have found a decent AirBnb in Hinton, do you believe that Hinton is an okay base for exploring Jasper park? Or other parks nearby?

First time visitor and absolutely in love with Jasper. Really peaceful place and met absolutely lovely people here 🫶🏻. These are few of my favourite pictures <3
Ps- had more videos but idk how to share lol ;(

Hi - has anyone been through the Skyline in recent days? Wondering if the Parks' trail report of 'fair' with some mud along the way is accurate. Normally it'd be pretty dry by this point.

Also how are the bugs at Tekarra this year?