Local Sports

"We respect those concerns, and then we will work towards trying to alleviate their concerns."

The Jasper Arena reopened on Sunday (Dec. 8), the main entrance and lobby to the Activity Centre will reopen next Monday (Dec. 18) and the Aquatic Centre will reopen on Boxing Day.

Trevor Soll, owner and race director at MultiSports Canada, reported that the Rebuild Jasper Run raised over $21,000 as of Monday (Dec. 3), but online donations would continue to be accepted.

MultiSports Canada, which has hosted sporting events in Jasper since 2015, decided to rebrand its Pints and Pinot Run to bring awareness and support for the community following the summer wildfire.

During the wildfire-related delays to the recreation facility renovations and subsequent cleanup, the pool suffered damage to the basin coating while being pressure washed, causing a delay of two-to-three weeks.

Marmot Basin has received around 40 centimetres so far this season, and snowmaking began four days ago.

As part of Team Canada, Dez-Rohan Godfrey took home gold in taekwondo during the Mexico International Taekwondo Tournament 2024. He also earned silver in WAKO international kickboxing.

The wildfire temporarily halted work and necessitated additional cleaning, particularly in the Aquatic Centre. After remobilizing at the end of September, Carlson Construction resumed activities.

“We will take it one day at a time and get everyone on the ice as soon as we can.”

"We continue to collaborate with Parks Canada, and are focusing on the support of our staff and community during this very difficult time and while the wildfire remains classified as out of control."