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• Armstrong ready to tackle Jasper

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  The world’s most famous cyclist is coming to town. Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is scheduled to roll through Jasper National Park this summer as part of a massive fundraiser to combat breast cancer. Armstrong, who will have ...

• Noisy campers mar long weekend

  May 27, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  “It was really nice... a little loud Saturday night. Too many partiers.” This was one woman at Super A grocery’s Monday summation of camping at Whistlers campground this long weekend. Parks Canada wardens are inclined to agree. After sev...

• A sobering idea for seniors

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  Much to the satisfaction of the community’s elderly, Jasper Community Outreach Services recently received approval for a new Senior’s outreach worker. This could prove to be a huge coup for the community, as there is a sizable, if not always v...

• Jasper skiers make provincial team

  May 27, 2010 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  For the first time the Alberta mogul ski team has not one, but two skiers from Jasper. Addison Eady and Brendan Mahler wrapped up their first training camp with the Canada West mogul team in Whistler last weekend (May 16), making the 15 and 16-year old...

• Lone student set to graduate from École Desrochers

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  After spending the past four years as the only student in her class, Amy Saunders is set to graduate from École Desrochers this June. “It’s been hard, but it’s definitely been worth it,” said Saunders. “I’ve definitel...

• Hey Romeo takes over Legion for one night

  May 27, 2010 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  The Jasper Legion will host Hey Romeo, a dynamic trio that produces hook-filled songs with lyrical depth and a mix of traditional and contemporary country, on Wednesday, June 9. The Edmonton based group is touring to promote their latest album, That&rsqu...

• Lights, camera action: Young filmmaker frames Jasper

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  While Jasper National Park has been home to several movie shoots over the years (River of No Return), it will receive a starring role in its own production this summer. As part of a national Parks Canada program, a group of students have been hired to...

• Herbicide decision on hold

  May 27, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  In a unanimous vote, Jasper town councillors have decided to delay voting on the use of herbicides in the town site until their next general meeting on June 8. The decision was made at the May 18 general meeting following a presentation about the program ...

• COUNCIL BRIEFS - May 27, 2010

  May 27, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  Underpass work progressing Environmental Services Manager Ken Quackenbush told council he expected significant progress to be made on the underpass walkway construction project currently being constructed off of Connaught Drive in the next few weeks....

• Ban the bottle

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  This past long weekend, Banff National Park imposed a strict liquor ban across the park.  The result: no noise complaints.  Campers were happy, the overall experience was pleasant and a good news story ensued. In Jasper National Park, only on...

• Advocates for Special Kids looking for members

  May 27, 2010 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  It can be exhausting, emotionally draining and brutal. But that’s why Advocates for Special Needs Kids (ASK) exists in Jasper. The support group consists of mostly parents or caregivers that meet every week at Community Outreach Services to network...

• Crime numbers ‘steady,’ RCMP says

  May 27, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  Jasper’s crime rate has seen little change during the past five years, according to an RCMP report delivered to council. Jasper town council took the time to look at the latest Jasper RCMP winter crime statistics at their May 18 general meeting. T...

• IN BRIEF - May 27, 2010

  May 27, 2010 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  SPCA full of cats The Hinton and district SPCA is asking for help after finding themselves overrun with kittens. Farm animals set to return The farm is coming back to the park. RCMP crack down on unsafe drivers As part of National Road Safety Week, a...

• New opportunity

  May 27, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  Three women explain why so many leave their family and careers in the Phillipines for domestic duties in Canada Carmela Roco smiles widely as she wipes the tears from her face. Memories of the Phillipines wash over her: a school full of joyous childr...

• Ballot changes aimed at improving democracy

  May 27, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  So long to the ‘A’ advantage. The Town of Jasper has approved a series of election changes that will no longer list names alphabetically on the ballot. The changes, approved unanimously at Jasper’s May 18 general council meeting, have ...

• May 27, 2010

  May 27, 2010 - Author: THE FITZHUGH

  No need to move community board My letter today is regarding the community board that was recently chopped down from out front of Super A and moved to the backside of a sign across from the parking lot. I think that removing such a central part of the co...

• Bike share deserves another look

  May 20, 2010 - Author: CAMERON STRANDBERG, REPORTER

  The town’s potential bike share program is no more. Sometime in the future, the town may decide that it wants to hire bike mechanics and maintenance staff. But not for the next few years at least and not without some fairly substantial readjusting. ...

• Busy long weekend

  May 20, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  This is the first big test for the marketing efforts of the newly-founded Destination Marketing Organization. The May long weekend always packs campgrounds from the Snaring River to the Columbia Icefields. Tourism Jasper Dining Season campaign is in full ...

• Students study wood frogs

  May 20, 2010 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  With the direction and assistance of Parks Canada’s Aquatics Specialist Ward Hughson, the Grade 5/6 class at École Desrochers is experiencing metamorphosis first-hand. Closely following Hughson’s direction, the class went to Cottonwood Slo...

• Tech geeks hike too: New guide book adds GPS data to trails

  May 20, 2010 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  As we become more wired, it is difficult to sort out useful technology from the distraction. The newest entry into the Jasper’s hiking guide book pantheon comes from Rob Bryce, who harnasses the power of technology to enhance the hiking experience ...