Jasper, Alberta
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| Town of Jasper | |
| Image:Jasper, Alberta, Canada, ViewFromSummit RyanShepherd.JPG
View of Jasper from the Summit of Whistlers Mountain | |
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| Area | km² |
| Population | 4,643 (2006) |
| Location | |
| Altitude | metres |
| Incorporation | 1813 (founded) 2001 (special municipality) |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census Division | 15 |
| MP | Rob Merrifield |
| MLA | Ivan Strang |
| Mayor | Richard Ireland |
| Governing Body | Municipality of Jasper Parks Canada |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code | T0E |
| Area Code | +1-780 |
| Municipality of Jasper | |
Jasper is a specialized municipality in western Alberta, Canada. It is the commercial center of Jasper National Park, located in the Canadian Rockies in the Athabasca River valley.
Jasper is 362 km (225 mi), or approximately 3 1/2 hours west of Edmonton. Jasper is 290 km (180 mi) north of Banff, Alberta, with the Icefields Parkway connecting the Jasper townsite to Lake Louise in Banff National Park. It was established as a specialized municipality on Jul 20, 2001<ref>Jasper municipal profile - Alberta Municipal Affairs</ref> and the governance of Jasper is shared between the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada Agency.<ref>Municipality of Jasper - About Jasper</ref>
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[edit] History
Jasper National Park was established in 1907, with the Canadian Northern Railway beginning service to Jasper in 1912.<ref name="lothian">Lothian, W.F. (1987). A Brief History of Canada's National Parks. Environment Canada.</ref> The Jasper townsite was surveyed in 1913 by H. Matheson.<ref name="lothian"/> By 1931, Jasper was accessible by road from Edmonton, and in 1940 the Icefields Parkway opened, connecting Banff and Jasper.
[edit] Present day
As of the 2001 census, Jasper had a population of 4,180<ref>Jasper Community Profile - Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE</ref>. Located near the Jasper townsite are Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake, as well as Lake Annette, Lake Edith, Lac Beauvert, and numerous other small lakes. The Jasper Tramway, which takes visitors to Whistlers Summit, is also located near the townsite, as is Jasper Park Lodge. The Jasper - Yellowhead Museum is located in the Jasper townsite, as is the Jasper Visitor Center.
[edit] Demographics
According to the 2001 census:
- Population: 4,180 (4,301 in 1996)(4,643 in 2006)
- Land area: 925.43 km²
- Population Density: 4.5 km²
- Median family income: $53,485
- Average value of private dwelling: $247,658
[edit] Media
[edit] Newspapers
- Jasper Booster (weekly)
[edit] Radio Stations
- FM 95.5: CFXP (CFXE rebroadcaster) "The Fox" (classic hits)
[edit] Education
Grande Yellowhead Regional Division No. 35
- Jasper Elementary School (K-6 English, K-3 French)
- Jasper Junior/Senior High School (7-12)
Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2
- Ėcole Desrochers (K-9)
[edit] References
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[edit] External links
- Municipality of Jasper - official websitede:Jasper (Alberta)
