Editorial

If it feels like you’ve been attending a lot of public consultations lately, you’re not alone. Over the past three months Jasper has hosted three different public engagement events for various infrastructure projects in Jasper National Park.

The proposed bike trail will parallel Highway 93 also known as the Icefields Parkway. Parks Canada image.

The Jasper Library and Cultural Centre. P. Clarke photo As the municipality sets its sights on its next multi-million dollar foray to renovate the Jasper Activity Centre, it’s hard not to wonder whether history will end up repeating itself.

Parks Canada intends to analyze traffic coming through Jasper's east gate to determine if an express lane is warranted to ease congestion. P. Clarke photo.

As Jasper celebrates another successful pride festival, our political leaders have been struggling to agree upon a proclamation that would designate Jasper as an “inclusive” community.

Businesses are concerned that if the province gives the municipality additional revenue tools it could lead to more taxes, something they are against. P. Clarke.

There is an old adage that says what looks good on paper doesn’t always work in real life. Nowhere is this more often the case then in politics, where ideology and political tact often seem to supersede the facts.

The Jasper Royal Canadian Legion has generated a strong local following in recent years in large part because of it's focus on live music. Brian Van Tighem photo.

Twenty-six people attended an open house about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project at the Jasper Municipal Library and Cultural Centre, Jan. 26. K Byrne photo.

A federal report is raising alarm bells about the role of journalism in Canada and the future of our democracy in the 21st century. Creative Commons photo.