The Jasper Local March 1, 2020

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sunday, march 1, 2020 // ISSUE 164

MOON LANDING // SPLITBOARDER MISA MANASKOVA EXPLORES AN OTHER-WORDLY CAVE IN THE STUTFIELD GLACIER AREA// LADA D PHOTOGRAPHY

Parks greenlighting secondary suites Parks Canada is changing its policy to allow Jasper homeowners to develop secondary suites. Beginning March 2, homeowners may apply to Parks Canada for a permit to build a secondary suite, or to rent an existing suite that was not previously permitted. “This change is a result of a new policy designed to promote more affordable housing for the community,” a press release states. “This is one of many

initiatives that will have a positive impact on the number of rental units available in Jasper.” Parks Canada is hosting open house drop-in hours at their Realty and Municipal Services office. On March 5, members of the public with an interest in knowing more about secondary suite options can ask questions of Parks Canada staff. “The development of secondary suites will be allowed in the majority of the townsite, with the exception of multi-

unit dwellings,” reads the release. A secondary suite is a self-contained living space that is within the primary home, has its own kitchen, sleeping and bathroom facilities, and is rented on a monthly basis, according to Parks Canada. The March 5 Open House will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Parks Canada administration office, located in the Heritage Train Station on Connaught Drive.


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