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Duncan acclaimed as Hinton mayor, five vie for two seats at council table Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Hinton residents have a choice of five candidates to fill the two vacant councillor seats in the Feb. 27 byelection, while Ian Duncan takes the mayoral seat by acclamation.

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Desrochers students earn ‘underdog’ award for their robot Print
ROBSON FLETCHER, EDITOR   
February 02, 2012

photo869.jpgA team of students from École Desrochers returned from a Lego-sponsored robotics competition in Edmonton with an award for their efforts, complete with a trophy made out of yellow Lego blocks.

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Residents’ turn to be fire smart Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Jasper is a model FireSmart community, but that doesn’t mean it’s impenetrable. 

There are still things that can be done on the individual, homeowner and neighbourhood levels to ensure the Jasper town site is protected in the case of a wildfire.

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Caribou Joe & the building of the Grand Trunk Pacific - Episode 18 - Christmas Cheer Print
LEONARD FRAZER - Special to the Fitzhugh   
February 02, 2012

Joe didn’t arrive to Mile 52 until Christmas Eve due to the deep snow on the trail. Having once again left his packhorse at the Ram Pasture, Joe felt more at ease with only the mare. The tote road was drifting in on the parts that bordered the Fraser River. The snow on the journey up from Thompson Crossing had been five and six feet deep on most of the trail, and Joe and his horse were both tired.

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National Park News February 2 Print
PARKS CANADA   
February 02, 2012

Parks Canada Heritage Gourmet App 

Parks Canada has recently launched the free Heritage Gourmet iPhone/iPod and Android app. The app allows users to embark on a culinary journey through Canada’s rich history by trying out the various recipes and reading the associated stories. 

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Glacier Discovery Walk decision delayed by weeks Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Due to an outpouring of more than 2,000 public responses, Parks Canada has delayed its decision on the Glacier Discovery Walk for a couple of weeks.

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Fundraising concert to support ‘core’ of Dunster community Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Despite closing its doors to classes last fall, the Dunster Fine Arts School remains open for concerts, workshops, floor hockey and other community events.

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New year, new goals for Tourism Jasper Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Tourism Jasper has a new set of goals for 2012 aimed at both attracting more tourists to Jasper and ensuring they have a positive experience while they’re here.

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Court news from Jan. 26 Print
ROBSON FLETCHER, EDITOR   
February 02, 2012

Grande Prairie man guilty of impaired driving

A Grande Prairie man who pleaded guilty to impaired driving and had several other charges against him withdrawn received an immediate one-year driving prohibition and will learn his full sentence in March.

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IN BRIEF - February 2, 2012 Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
February 02, 2012

Town mascot as good as new

The Jasper the Bear statue has been restored to its normal self thanks to the help of a concerned Jasperite.

Free avalanche workshop Feb. 8

Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are hosting a free avalanche safety workshop for the public on Feb. 8.

Pride Weekend fast approaching

The third annual Jasper Pride Weekend takes place Feb. 10-12 and organizers have a full slate of activities planned.

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Green roof among ‘unique features’ of new school Print
NICOLE VEERMAN, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER   
February 02, 2012

Jasper’s new high school, to be open for classes in September 2014, will be the first in Alberta to have a green roof.

Once built, the living roof will be located adjacent to both science classrooms, so it can be used as an educational tool for both École Desrochers and the Jasper Junior/Senior High School.

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