The Lovat Scouts in Jasper
In the winter of 1943-1944 Jasper hosted the Lovat Scouts while they were trained in high mountain warfare. The town welcomed the Scouts with open arms and many long-lasting friendships were formed, with some Scouts returning to Jasper with their families after the war. Preliminary training, reconnaissance and camp set up was done in […]
1930 Jasper to Banff Ski Trip
In 1929 six Jasper men decided they would like to make a 220 mile ski trip to Banff following what is now the Icefields Parkway. During the summer they travelled by horse to several cabins in Jasper and Banff and stored bags of food for the trip. On January 15th 1930, Joe Weiss, Vern & […]
Jasper Churches
1914 A lease was issued for the Union Church on three lots between Patricia and Geikie at Balsam 1914 The original Anglican Church was built on the 700 block of Geikie out of cedar logs from B.C. purchased from the Grand Trunk Railway. 1918 The Roman Catholic Church applied for a site on the 600 […]
Hockey History
Before the outdoor skating rink was built, Jasper residents skated on the frozen lakes and ponds. One of the earliest skating rinks was located on Snape’s Hill where the engineers camp was located. Hockey matches became part of Jasper’s winter carnival on Lac Beauvert. From the earliest days, there were men’s, women’s and mixed games. […]
Jasper Railway Station
During WWI the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways were amalgamated to create Canadian National Railways. When the Canadian Northern Railway closed its divisional point in Lucerne in 1924, the population of Jasper doubled and Canadian National built much need housing for their workers. The roundhouse and turn table were expanded and three tracks […]
Jasper Curling Club
Jasper the Bear is the official mascot of the Jasper Curling Club and appears on many club items. The Jasper the Bear trophies, made by Jack Hilworth and later by his son Arvon, were presented to the winners of the Mixed Bonspiel. THE JASPER CURLING CLUB 1923 The first meetings were held with the intent […]
Films Shot in Jasper
Country Beyond 1926 Filmed on location at Maligne Lake. Director: Irving Cummings – Actors: Olive Borden & Ralph Graves Red Sky/Under Suspicion 1930 Filmed on location at Jasper Park Lodge. Director: A.F. Erikson Actors: Lois Moran & J. Harold Murray Emperor Waltz 1946 Filmed on location at Leach Lake, The Jasper Park Lodge, and the […]
Jasper High School Grads
The Otto Brothers
The Otto Brothers Timeline Jack (1873-1948), Closson (1882-1968) and Bruce (1884-1980) Otto are born in Haliburton, Ontario. 1895 Jack travels west to Golden, B.C. Later Closson & Bruce join him working for Tom Wilson 1904 Ottos outfit for A.O. Wheeler’s topographic survey 1906 Jack steps in as outfitter for ACC camp in the Yoho Valley […]
Jasper Fire Towers
Jasper Fire Towers 1939 The Signal lookout was constructed. 1942 A steel tower was built at Devona. 1945 The Palisade lookout was built. 1950 The Geraldine tower was constructed. 1955 Bald Hills Lookout was built. By 1978 all Jasper fire towers were decommissioned.