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• Pelts ‘n Paddles brings the past to life

  August 25, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  It was like travelling back in time at the Pelts ‘n Paddles Rendezvous. Held at the Jasper Airfield, in line with the David Thompson bicentennial, the rendezvous boasted a variety of activities and entertainment leading up to the main event –...

• It’s my profile, and I’ll misspell if I want to

  August 25, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Being a writer in any capacity is something that a lot of people strive for, and once you get into it as a career it seems you are forever that writer, who is open to advice or critique wherever or whenever it may come.  ...

• Jasper to freshen up

  August 25, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  If the crowds at the weekly Jasper Farmer’s Markets are any indication, Jasper residents appreciate fresh produce. Twin Meadows Organics, a family-run farm out of McBride, B.C., bring their organic heirloom produce to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge...

• Grand opening of community greenhouse

  August 25, 2011 - Author: LYNDA GEYMONAT - Special to the Fitzhugh

  A grassroots project has really grown. The Hinton Community Garden Society will celebrate the grand opening of a second community garden greenhouse next month.  ...

• Gadd completes epic Vernon to Canmore paraglider flight

  August 25, 2011 - Author: LYNN MARTEL - Special to the Fitzhugh

  Camping in a high alpine meadow 20 kilometres south of Revelstoke, B.C., Will Gadd was living his dream. Not only had he flown his paraglider high over the Selkirk Mountains, he had landed just a few kilometres’ walk from the perfect launch site fro...

• Hinton council briefs for Aug. 16

  August 25, 2011 - Author: LYNDA GEYMONAT - Special to the Fitzhugh

  In Attendance: Mayor Glenn Taylor, Councillors Bill Bulger,  Ian Duncan, Stephen Mitchell, Jane Macridis, Dale Currie and Janice Callihoo. ...

• Terry Fox Run changes pace

  August 25, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Jasper’s Terry Fox run has some new talent at the helm, to put together the nation-wide running event that celebrates one of Canada’s most beloved heroes.  Kim Cameron has taken over the reins and is looking forward to making this year&r...

• 100 years of Parks Canada

  August 25, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  In every province and territory there are national parks and national historic sites. Jasper National Park itself contains four of the country’s historic sites and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  For the last 100 years, Parks Canada has...

• A whole new world

  August 25, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  When the Fitzhugh last met with intrepid Jasper student Christopher Gil, he was getting ready to head overseas. Chris was searching for a way to help change the world and his first opportunity came with the Me to We program, that saw him spend three weeks...

• Council briefs for Aug. 16

  August 25, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

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

• A nation mourns

  August 25, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  People from across the country, from all walks of life and from all political spectrums mourned the loss of Jack Layton this week. Layton, leader of the Official Opposition NDP, passed away early in the morning on Aug. 22, only three weeks after stepping...

• Help Jasper become Cultureville

  August 25, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Jasper is in the running to become the CBC Cultureville winner for the second year.  The Alberta-wide competition is the battle of north and south. Three communities are chosen from each region to compete against each other for the sole title. ...

• National Park News august 22

  August 25, 2011 - Author: PARKS CANADA

  Cougar Warning – Jasper Park Lodge near Mildred and Trefoil Lakes There have been three confirmed cougar sightings between Aug. 13 and Aug. 17 near Mildred Lake on the Jasper Park Lodge property. The Aug. 17 sighting happened during daylight hours ...

• IN BRIEF - August 25, 2011

  August 25, 2011 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  Suspicious person investigation Hinton RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance with a suspicious person investigation. Jasper court briefs for Aug. 10 Judge D.C. Norheim presided over Jasper Provincial Court on Aug. 10. The following charge...

• Under the same sky

  August 25, 2011 - Author: NIKI WILSON - On Science

  We may be a small Canadian town, but the success of the James Webb space telescope affects us all My Grandma Dolly loved to watch the night sky. Whether it was the aurora borealis, Orion the Hunter, an eclipse or an occasional meteor shower, I have ...

• Maligne Chalet Reopens

  August 18, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  After 43 years, the historic Maligne Chalet re-opened its doors with a celebration almost as beautiful as the buildings themselves. Decadent finger foods, live entertainment and visitors from all over complimented the amazing restoration of the buildings ...

• Don’t bee afraid

  August 18, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  I’m not allergic to bees, but I am the type of person that goes running in fear whenever something with a stinger flies by me.  I’ve been stung quite a few times over the years. The last time was almost two years ago when a yellowjacket ...

• Jasper refreshed

  August 18, 2011 - Author: ANNALEE GRANT, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade has earned the Pepsi Refresh grant for $5,000 that will fund the purchase of a Jacob’s Ladder for the new fitness centre.  Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem said the fire brigade’s pitch for a $5,000 gra...

• What’s happening around the region

  August 18, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  HINTON: Second call for applications for the Quality of Life Grant Program: According to the Hinton municipal website,  www.hinton.ca, a surplus of $14,141 from the first call for applications is still available for grant funding. Pre-screening app...

• The history of Hinton - 100 years of a town

  August 18, 2011 - Author: CARRIE WHITE, EDITOR

  This year Hinton is celebrating and honouring 100 years of  hardship, turmoil and joy. David Thompson travelled the area prior to the development of Hinton, arriving in 1810 on his way to map a route through the Athabasca Pass. Thompson may have bee...