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Jasper increasing rates for visitor paid parking

Jasper increasing rates for visitor paid parking

This will increase the rates from $3.50 to $4.50 per hour for on-street parking, and $2.50 to $3.50 per hour for off-street parking. Daily rates for parking lots will also go up from $15 to $17.
Parks Canada requests transit service expand to Maligne Canyon

Parks Canada requests transit service expand to Maligne Canyon

"Public transit service to Maligne Canyon would help achieve ecological integrity and visitor experience goals."
Council votes against making paid parking year round

Council votes against making paid parking year round

"Just look at this winter. There’s hardly anybody in town. We’re not there yet."
Muni developing service standard policy after transit disruption

Muni developing service standard policy after transit disruption

On Saturday, Jan. 13, Jasper Transit cancelled around 2.5 hours of morning service due to a series of issues that impacted the three buses.
Council gives readings to utilities and supplementary tax bylaws

Council gives readings to utilities and supplementary tax bylaws

Council will have a special meeting next week to give third reading to the utility bylaw.
Mayor Ireland reflects on 2023 and this coming year

Mayor Ireland reflects on 2023 and this coming year

As Jasper enters 2024, Mayor Richard Ireland looked back on 2023 and offered his predictions for this year in an interview with the 51°µÍø.
Council approves 2024 budget with 9.17% tax increase

Council approves 2024 budget with 9.17% tax increase

Jasper Municipal Council approved the 2024 budget that calls for a 9.17 per cent tax increase during its meeting on Tuesday.
Council reduces tax increase to 10% ahead of budget approval

Council reduces tax increase to 10% ahead of budget approval

Jasper Municipal Council continued to amend the proposed budget to decrease the tax requisition at its special meeting on Tuesday.
Recreation facilities renovations expected to finish within budget

Recreation facilities renovations expected to finish within budget

The ongoing renovations of Jasper’s recreation facilities are still on track to finish within budget in the third quarter of 2024, the municipality says.
Council adjusting budget after pushback over tax increase

Council adjusting budget after pushback over tax increase

Jasper Municipal Council is exploring budget cuts and looking for revenue following criticism from the business community over the proposed 16 per cent tax increase.
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