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• Still a part of the team

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  Though he’s been retired for just over a week, Dave Neilson is just as busy as he always was. Neilson, who worked for Urbanlife Management Ltd. (formerly Trijon) since 1991, is a familiar face around Jasper, having managed residential properties &n...

• Get ready for the first Mount Robson marathon

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  As part of the 100th birthday of BC Parks, Mountain Equipment Co-op has joined with BC Parks to sponsor 100 Years of Adventure, a set of 12 special events in provincial parks across the province.  ...

• Local student given unique opportunity

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  A local high school student with big aspirations has been given a unique opportunity. Christopher Gil, a Grade 11 student at Jasper Jr./Sr. High School, was recently awarded a scholarship through the United World College (UWC) to attend Lester B. Pearson...

• IN BRIEF - May 26, 2011

  May 26, 2011 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  First youth film festival a success  The first ever Jasper Youth Film Festival was a huge success on May 6 – prompting the call for another edition for next year.  SPCA assists Slave Lake dogs The Hinton SPCA is getting four canine evac...

• Happy camper

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  It’s camping season, finally! I’m saying this merely to convince myself that summer is here, as the rain pounds down on the Fitzhugh office’s roof.  With camping comes inevitable and generally hilarious mishaps, and my family has h...

• Governments partner to improve Robb Road

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Hinton’s Robb Road is getting a significant boost from the Government of Alberta, after the province announced it would match funds put forward by the municipality to increase access to the resource road.  ...

• Jasper gymnasts wrap up season

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Jasper Gymnastics club once again raked in the medals and ribbons at the Summit Invitational 2011 meet in Canmore on May 6 to 8.  ...

• Scramble over to Valemount

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Sasquatch Scramble, a race inspired by the Amazing Race reality show, is coming to Valemount in June.  The event is being organized by youth, for youth, through a sponsorship by the Columbia Basin Trust.  ...

• Unleashing the chaos on Jasper

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Calling all metal fans of Jasper. Two female-fronted metal bands, Unleash the Archers and The Order of Chaos, will be crashing into Jasper tonight, May 26.  ...

• No life so happy as a Voyageur's Life!

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  Voyageurs were the persons who engaged in the transportation of furs by canoe during the fur trade era. Voyageur is a French word which literally translates to “traveller”. They are legendary, especially in Canada and are often celebrated in f...

• Legendary artist’s influence continues

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  She was a regular member of the Jasper art’s scene, and with the second Barb Brooks scholarship deadline drawing near, the artist’s influence is still being felt.  Last year’s winner of the $500 scholarship was Jasper Dance instruc...

• JAG opens doors for 10th anniversary

  May 26, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Jasper Artist’s Guild (JAG) is opening the doors of the Brushfire Gallery to the public on June 3, for a First Fridays event that will kick off the summer season and celebrate the 10th anniversary of JAG. ...

• Be wary of calving elk

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  It is a time of year when cute baby animals are being born, but don’t be fooled – protective mothers can be dangerous. ...

• Parks Canada celebrates 100 years

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Parks Canada – the world’s first national park service.  In 1911, 26 years after the establishment of the first national park in Banff, the Government of Canada recognized tha...

• Sustainability public session

  May 26, 2011 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  The Jasper Sustainability Club for Youth (JSCY) in association with the Jasper Jr./Sr. High School and Jasper Elementary School parent councils, will host a public engagement session regarding the development of the new school. ...

• National Park news

  May 26, 2011 - Author: PARKS CANADA

  Trail 7 bear closure: This closure is still in effect. Parks Canada Resource Conservation staff are busy dealing with several bears near the area and trail closure.  ...

• From the shore to Jasper - Lobsterfest

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  The east coast comes to the Rocky Mountains in June, with the Jasper Rotary Club’s annual Lobsterfest event. ...

• Alberta’s political future

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  New leaders and a possible election could see major change in the province Alberta may historically be painted blue, but it is this year that Albertans can have a say in the future political landscape of this province. Of course Albertans, like mos...

• Sawridge to host Slave Lake fundraiser

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  The Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre is planning a fundraiser to help the people of Slave Lake. Fires recently tore through the community of Slave Lake, destroying about a third of the town. In an effort to help the residents and business owners in tha...

• Bike auction sees record numbers

  May 26, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  The Lions Club annual bike auction was a roaring success. On May 14, the Lions Club hosted their annual bike auction at the McCready Centre and a record number of people came out to purchase bikes and help raise money for the club’s various charita...