# Athabasca Hotel Gets New Owners

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-18T12:11:37+00:00
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## Resource

The historic Athabasca Hotel in Jasper, Alberta, has a new owner: Karyn Decore and her sister Nicole Arquero of Decore Hotels. Taking over from the Bassani family after 50 years, the sisters are launching a $4.5 million renovation — including the first-ever elevator, rooftop AC, and private bathrooms — while preserving the hotel’s iconic woodwork and high ceilings. They’re also building a 100-unit staff housing complex on adjacent land to tackle Jasper’s housing crisis, keeping all current employees on board. And yes — those lobby taxidermy animals? They’re real, and their stories are wilder than you think. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/edfdf0d750a8b247

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