Editorial

R. Gruys photo Silence carries significant weight. Depending on the circumstances, people love it or hate it. There’s no middle ground. In the wilderness, it makes for good company.

File photo/A. Grant At this time of year, as the snow and the ice pile up on the sidewalks, it’s nearly impossible to maneuver your way through town without pulling some Olympic-style acrobatics to stay on your feet.

N. Veerman photo Although it may seem like a distant memory, it was only three and a half weeks ago that Jasper’s men were walking around baby faced, after a good, clean shave—20 days later, many are now well on their way to becoming Ron Burgundy.

Creative Commons photo Although it’s election time in the Yellowhead riding, it’s unclear if anyone’s even noticed. The Fitzhugh has done its best to provide the community with the information it needs to make an informed decision Nov.

On Nov. 3, 2005 the Fitzhugh hit newsstands for the very first time. It was a 20-page paper full of vibrant photos and stories of Jasper's residents.

N. Veerman photo For a town its size, Jasper offers a surprising number of recreational opportunities to its youth.

Over the course of a single September day, Jasper has the opportunity to grab the attention of millions of people around the world.

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo While visiting Jasper last month, two-year-old Juno looked up at the sky and saw something she had only ever read about in books. For the first time in her life, she saw the stars.

FloodIlama photo Most days, we at the Fitzhugh are a cynical, skeptical, thankless bunch.

A bull elk was shot and left for dead in the park last month. It was found completely intact, just outside of town, off of Highway 16 West.