Editorial
A new beginning Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
March 11, 2010

On May 30, 1957, the Jasper Chamber of Commerce was formed. Later morphing into Jasper Tourism and Commerce, it was in charge of promoting the community nationally and internationally, while also supporting local business.

But now that it has handed over destination marketing operations powers to Tourism Jasper, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the organization.

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Finding the balance Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
March 04, 2010

Economically, Jasper appears to be in good shape this winter. Record snowfalls attracted tourists by the thousands earlier in the year, and an unusually warm February ensured visitors kept coming. So many tourist communities roll up the streets come Thanksgiving (if they’re lucky), and wait out the winter.

But of course Jasper has the advantage of winter destination, and that should allow many more businesses to flourish.

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What’s behind the numbers Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
February 18, 2010

Crime is dropping in Jasper.

Late night vandalism is down substantially, assault numbers are plummeting, drunk driving incidents have been cut and drug crime is at a three year low.

Youth crime is also dropping, and virtually non-existent amongst teenage girls.

According to Jasper RCMP, work done to curb many of the criminal issues on Patricia St. appears to be working, and there is an identifiable trend to less criminal activity.

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We’ve done this already Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
February 04, 2010

If the debate over the location of a new school in Jasper sounds familiar, that’s because it is.

We’ve been through this already.

After a year of negotiation, both sides seem to be no farther ahead. The school board is entrenched in its call for the bowling green land for a new school, and the town, unhappy with that proposal, is pushing for other options to be explored.

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The cost of centralization Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
February 25, 2010

The perils of centralized services are well known, especially in rural communities.

Loss of autonomy, delayed services, job loss, lack of local knowledge all serve to create more headaches than the cost effectiveness of urban super centres.

And sometimes, it just makes no sense to fix something that isn’t broken.

Emergency dispatch is a serious matter in Jasper National Park.

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Throw us a bone Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
February 11, 2010

The area closure on Cavell Road is set to lift, and debate is sure to begin again about balancing nature and tourism. It’s clear Parks Canada must act to protect its remaining caribou, and there are certain to be several other measures taking place over the next few years to ensure this happens. It’s encouraging to hear Parks Canada state a wolf cull is not the proper avenue, as was the direction taken by the provincial government.

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Crushing closure Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR   
January 28, 2010

School closures are community crushing decisions.

Often the heart of the community, doubling as community centres and locations for public meetings, schools serve a greater purpose than a simple place to learn. They are locations were children grow and life lessons are planted.

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