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2017 - The year of the tax

2017 - The year of the tax

Brace yourself and your wallet because 2017 is shaping up to be an expensive year. From paying more for everyday household items, to shelling out more in municipal taxes, next year is going to hurt. On Jan.
Parks should embrace technology, not fight it

Parks should embrace technology, not fight it

Trailforks is a popular app with the mountain biking community in Jasper. Screen shot. In an era of smart phones, mobile apps and big data it appears Parks Canada still has a lot to learn.
Countdown to the 2017 municipal election

Countdown to the 2017 municipal election

The next municipal election is on Oct. 16, 2017. The election to the south of us might be decided, but that doesn’t mean election season is over. In less than 11 months–Oct.
Edson Airport stalled, but not stopped

Edson Airport stalled, but not stopped

From left to right: Tourism Jasper Board Chair Doug Goss, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, Tourism Jasper CEO Mary Darling, Yellowhead MP Jim Eglinski, Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny and Hinton Acting Mayor Stuart Taylor. File Photo.
RCMP report reveals an uncomfortable truth

RCMP report reveals an uncomfortable truth

A report released by the RCMP recently revealed Jasper had the second-highest number of marijuana busts per capita in the country. RCMP photo.
Eleven years of publishing and counting

Eleven years of publishing and counting

Creative Commons photo. As the Fitzhugh celebrates its 11th anniversary this week, it offers us an opportunity to reflect about where we’ve come from and where we’re going.
Helping seniors could alleviate housing shortage

Helping seniors could alleviate housing shortage

Anyone who has spent some time in Jasper will likely concur that finding a place to live in this picturesque town can be nearly impossible.
Upholding an impartial press

Upholding an impartial press

Creative Commons photo.
Environmental groups sound like a broken record

Environmental groups sound like a broken record

A trip to Spirit Island is the main attraction for tourists visiting Maligne Lake. Photo provide.
Marmot Road needs to be repaired

Marmot Road needs to be repaired

Parks Canada has declined to publicly confirm whether a 250-metre section of Marmot Road is going to be repaired in time for the opening day at Marmot Basin, slated for Nov. 11. P. Clarke.
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