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"Sisters Shake Up Jasper: Athabasca Hotel Acquisition Sparks Debate!"
"Sisters Shake Up Jasper: Athabasca Hotel Acquisition Sparks Debate!"
"Sisters Shake Up Jasper: Athabasca Hotel Acquisition Sparks Debate!"
Exciting news: Edmonton sisters take over historic Jasper hotel!
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Jun 22, 2026
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Athabasca hotel have new owners..
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Two sisters from Edmonton have become the new owners of Jasperās iconic Athabasca Hotel, affectionately called the Atha-B, marking a fresh chapter for the landmark thatās been at the communityās core since 1929.
Located at 510 Patricia Street, the hotel is known for blending historic charm with modern comforts, offering guests easy access to Jasperās attractions, shops, and recreation facilities.
The Atha-B has a rich past, originally a grocery and rooming house in the early 1900s, before transforming into a grand, three-story brick hotel in 1928.
The new owners, experienced hoteliers, aim to preserve its heritage while upgrading rooms, dining, and event spaces for travelers and locals.
After recent wildfires and ongoing recovery efforts, including new housing and enhanced park spaces, the Atha-B stands as a welcoming symbol of Jasperās resilience and renewal. Read More... |
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Things to do this week |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
KIND Gardens Pop-up at ICE District: KIND Gardens takes over ICE District Fan Park for a day of brands, food trucks, games, giveaways and sports on the big screens. Edmonton.events Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Salsa in the Square: The final session of the season runs at Sir Winston Churchill Square, with a free outdoor class teaching basic moves for different Latin dances. Curiocity Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.) John Janzen Nature Centre Trails: Take a self-guided hike on roughly 4 kilometres of interpretive nature trails through river valley scenery near Fort Edmonton Park. City of Edmonton Date: Open daily Edmonton River Valley Parks: Mill Creek Ravine, Hawrelak Park, Terwillegar and the wider river valley offer walking, cycling and off-leash trails right in the heart of the city. City of Edmonton Date: Open daily |
2. Shows & Entertainment šŗ |
Edmonton International Jazz Festival: The festival brings artists from around the world to venues across Edmonton, blending genres and influences across the full run. Edify. Date: Now until Sunday, June 28, 2026 John Butler with Band: The Australian guitarist plays Midway Music Hall to open the week. Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 (7 p.m.) Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Jon Cleary: The blues and roots legend brings her tour to the Jubilee Auditorium with special guest Jon Cleary. Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (7:30 p.m.) The Magical Music of Harry Potter: John Williams' score comes to the Winspear Centre, with selections from each of the eight films. Edify. Date: June 25 to 27, 2026 |
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The Works Art & Design Festival: The festival runs June 20 to July 1 and is free for everyone, starting at Churchill Square where 19 exhibits showcase paintings and more. To Do Canada Date: Now until July 1, 2026 TawatinĆ¢ Bridge Public Art Walking Tour: A self-guided tour of the bridge artworks showing the intertwined lives of people and the non-human beings who live and travel through the valley, inspired by artist David Garneau's work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Edmonton.events Date: Self-guided, anytime Metro Cinema $5 Tuesday: Metro Cinema offers a budget-friendly ticket option through June, July and August, with Tuesday admission reduced to just $5. Edmonton.events Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Indigenous Peoples Month Programming: The City lists Indigenous events and activities happening in and around Edmonton throughout the month of June. City of Edmonton Date: Throughout June 2026 |
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World Cup Watch Parties at Fan Park: These free, all-ages watch parties include food trucks, beverages, DJ entertainment, face painting and more, with gates opening 60 minutes before kickoff. ICE District Date: Daily through the tournament (including Mon June 22 and Fri June 26) Fort Edmonton Park: Alongside the regular living-history park, the sequel to Where Dark Things Dwell sends teams of four through puzzles and clues along 1885 Street. Curiocity Date: Open daily (Where Dark Things Dwell runs until Sept 12) Alberta Legislature Visitor Centre: Visit the Alberta Legislative Assembly Centre for family-friendly activities and history, with tours available while you're there. To Do Canada Date: Open through the week |
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Grindstone Comedy Open Mic: The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only stand-up comedy open mic nights, open to first-timers and seasoned comics with five-minute sets. Curiocity Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (10 p.m. to midnight) The Stand Up Show: The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comedians to the Grindstone Theatre every Friday night, with this week's headliner Randee Neumeyer. To Do Canada Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Aladean Kheroufi with His His and Mya Hill: A local live music night at The Buckingham on Whyte. Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 (7 p.m.) Yardbird Suite Jazz Nights: The historic jazz room hosts festival sets all week, including the Jacob Do Octet (June 22) and the Ron Di Lauro Sextet (June 23). Date: Nightly, June 22ā26, 2026 |
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FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at ICE District: Edmonton's Summer of Soccer features 97 free watch parties across ICE District Plaza and The Tent at Fan Park. Monday June 22 has Jordan vs. Algeria at 9 p.m., and Friday June 26 features Egypt vs. Iran and New Zealand vs. Belgium. ICE DistrictICE District Date: Daily, including Monday June 22 and Friday June 26 Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball: The collegiate summer team plays its home slate at RE/MAX Field, with Monday to Saturday games starting at 7:05 p.m. Check the schedule to confirm this week's home dates. Riverhawksbaseball Date: This week (MonāSat games at 7:05 p.m.) World Cup at Edmonton Pubs: Spots like The Sherlock Holmes Pub, The Tipsy Moose and Hudsons on Whyte are showing matches with game-day specials and giveaways. To Do Canada Date: Match days through the week |
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Mixtape Yoga: Sarah guides a yoga class set to an intentional mixtape playlist, building a vibe to bring awareness into the body through breath. Edmonton.events Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 Books & Bites Book Club: A book club combining reading and food, where members read on a monthly theme and share a snack loosely inspired by it. Edmonton.events Date: June 2026 edition (see listing) NMHI Science Jam: The Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute hosts its first Science Jam, with TED Talk-style presentations from leading scientists and clinicians. Edmonton.events Date: See listing (this week) |
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This Week's Weather |
š¤ļø Edmonton Weather Forecast: June 22ā26, 2026The week starts wet, with a rainy Monday carrying over from the weekend, then turns around quickly. Tuesday through Friday brings sunshine and warm temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s, so most of your outdoor plans should stay dry once Monday passes.
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š” Answer to Trivia Question: The Great Divide Waterfall, an art installation by Peter Lewis that pumped water off the side of the bridge and let it cascade roughly 50 metres into the river valley below. It ran on select holidays from 1980 to 2009 and, at its full drop, stood taller than Niagara Falls. It was eventually retired over the cost and the volume of water it used. |
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