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Temporary staff housing a slap in the face

Temporary staff housing a slap in the face

Parks Canada recently set up nine trailers in the old woodlot across from Old Fort Point Road to house its staff this summer. P. Clarke photo.
Residents win when council listens

Residents win when council listens

It’s amazing what can happen in a matter of two weeks.
Recognizing Jasper’s volunteers

Recognizing Jasper’s volunteers

More than 20 staff from Mountain Park Lodges managed to fill up at least 10 bags of garbage while out picking litter in May 2016. Photo - P.
A glimmer of dissent?

A glimmer of dissent?

Council and administration pose for a photo in the town's new council chambers in July 2016.
Public consultations miss the mark

Public consultations miss the mark

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.
Minister should reject bike trail

Minister should reject bike trail

The proposed bike trail will parallel Highway 93 also known as the Icefields Parkway. Parks Canada image.
Library debacle offers cautionary tale

Library debacle offers cautionary tale

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.
Infrastructure investment tops $376 million

Infrastructure investment tops $376 million

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.
An inclusive community should have limits

An inclusive community should have limits

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.
Revenue problem is a spending problem

Revenue problem is a spending problem

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.
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