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• Saying “au revoir”

  June 30, 2011 - Author: MIKYLA SHERLOW - Special to the Fitzhugh

  In May, after waiting for months, the day had finally come for the Jasper Jr./Sr. High School Grade 10 French class to welcome their Quebec exchange students.  ...

• A somewhat warm welcome

  June 30, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  There’s just something about Kate Middleton – now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.  The tabloids follow her everywhere, her wedding was internationally televised, and heaven forbid her and her new husband should be allowed to go to the g...

• SCIENCE MATTERS - Burn calories, not gas: Ride a bike

  June 30, 2011 - Author: DAVID SUZUKI with FAISAL MOOLA

  A U.K. man recently built a bicycle entirely out of wood, with no plastic or metal parts. Everything, including the wheels, gears, and seat, are wood. Inventor Michael Thompson, who made the “SplinterBike” on a bet with a friend, says it can t...

• Dog jog raises much needed funds for the SPCA

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  The annual Hinton SPCA dog jog was a resounding success. Held in early June, the dog jog has been taking place for over 22 years. SPCA President Debi Morin Huber said the event used to be managed at the provincial level, but about six years ago it became...

• Special Olympics coming to Jasper

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  According to www.special olympics.ab.ca, in February 2012, Alberta’s Special Olympics athletes will compete on home soil for the first time in almost 20 years. ...

• Council briefs from June 21

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  In attendance: Councillors Zinck, Damota, Wall, Skehill, Wacko and Day, and Mayor Ireland ...

• Remembering Jasper: Former Oil King reminisces about the Jasper Arena

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  The 50th anniversary of the Jasper arena is only a few months away, and a former Edmonton Jr. Oil King plans to attend the festivities in September. ...

• Taking a break to celebrate Canada Day

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  After years of organizing and overseeing the Canada Day festivities in Jasper, Barb Barker will finally get her chance to take part in and enjoy the celebration as a community member and from the front of the parade – as the 2011 Canada Day honourar...

• 100 years of Parks Canada

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  Parks Canada marks 100 years as an organization this year and June’s theme is Aboriginal Partnerships.  According to their website, www.pc.gc.ca, Parks is presenting Canadians with projects, programs and activities set up by Parks Canada and A...

• New Jasper emergency guide released

  June 30, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Municipality of Jasper teamed up with ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric to produce an emergency guide that will educate residents in the event of an emergency.  The guide, which is being mailed out to all of Jasper’s households, has information o...

• Chamber completes first year

  June 30, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The annual general meeting of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce was held on June 14, where an election of officers was completed. Ken Kuzminski will remain president, Denis Vandal will step up as vice-president, Tammy Vathje will be the treasurer and W...

• Are unions obsolete?

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  It’s a touchy subject, but one that raises valid arguments for both sides – whether unions in their current form are obsolete in today’s world. Some former union members, who will not go on record, have said that they feel today’s...

• Friends aim to wrap up projects

  June 30, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Friends of Jasper National Park held its annual general meeting on June 24, and this year the society decided to make things a little more fun and family-friendly by hosting a barbecue at Lake Annette. At the meeting, the new election of officers was...

• National Park News JUNE 27

  June 30, 2011 - Author: PARKS CANADA

  Birds on the Block The Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program began in 1989 to assess and monitor the population dynamics of North American land birds. ...

• IN BRIEF - June 30, 2011

  June 30, 2011 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  Canada turns 144 Canada is turning 144 this year, and as usual Jasper is ready to celebrate its birthday with a host of parties and events around town.  Bottle drive for arthritis Stephanie Sophocleous is once again raising money for the Arthritis...

• Staying afloat with water safety

  June 30, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  With many people taking to the water now that warmer weather is here, Parks Canada safety staff are reminding boaters and floaters to make sure they have the proper safety equipment when heading out to the rivers and lakes. Joe Storms, park warden, said ...

• After the vote: Community prepares for school design process

  June 23, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The land swap vote passed on June 13 with 60 per cent in favour, and now the fun part begins – designing a school that suits the needs of Jasper’s students and community.  Betsey DeClercq, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division trustee...

• A few bad apples

  June 23, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  I’m going to do that thing you’re not supposed to do in Alberta – and that is talk about the Vancouver Canucks.  But I’m not going to talk about their dismal loss on June 15. What I’m going to talk about is the absolute...

• Wildlife photographers launch action campaign

  June 23, 2011 - Author: LYNN MARTEL - Special to the Fitzhugh

  Several Canadian Rockies wildlife photographers are mad as hell and they’re not going to just take pictures anymore.  For the sake of the small grizzly population of Banff National Park, it’s time to speak up and take action, said John M...

• New activity centre delay has silver lining

  June 23, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Another setback has pushed the opening date of the new gym at the Jasper Activity Centre (JAC) to mid-to-late August, says Project Manager Christopher Read. The setback is due to the sub-contractor responsible for the plumbing and heating of the building...