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Trudeau talks Parks cuts and TFW changes in Hinton

T. Nichols photo Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Hinton last week, criticizing budget cuts to Jasper National Park. Trudeau spoke at the Hinton Golf Club, Nov. 6, lending his support to Liberal candidate Ryan Maguhn ahead of the Nov.

It's payback time: Jasper to contribute to regional seniors’ housing

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Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day 2014

Jasperites of all ages and backgrounds crowded into the Jasper Activity Centre Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, led by Legion president Ken Kuzminski. There was standing room only as Katelyn Garton performed "The Last Post" at 11 a.m.

Christmas in November delivers holiday cheer

T. Nichols photo It’s hard to sum up Christmas in November better than Jennifer Hamilton, a Calgarian who spent last weekend in Jasper taking in the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s signature event.

Blues with a flair

Sunday, November 16 | Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. | $20 Submitted photo Little Miss Higgins is touring Alberta, and she is looking for an auctioneer.

Students remember with No Stone Left Alone

T. Nichols photo On a drizzly morning in Jasper, Nov. 6, a group of students and community members gathered to remember.

Jasperites compete in the longest day-long race

Jasper's Ryan Gardiner finished third in the Male Solo category at the 25 Hours in Frog Hollow single-track bike race in Utah. Submitted photo In the wee hours of the morning, Nov.

Pint-sized fire chief (for a day)

T. Nichols photo As Jasper’s new fire chief, Hana Rode’s first order of business was to order Deputy Chief Don Smith to do the chicken dance. “First do the chicken dance, and then you’re fired!” she told Smith with a mischievous grin, Oct.

Community Outreach feels impact of TFW changes

Creative Commons Photo Since last July, Community Outreach Services has seen a significant increase in the number of temporary foreign workers coming into its office looking for help with visitors visas, while they seek other employment opportunities

In Brief: new format, the smalls 'slight return', Skate with Santa

Welcome to the new Fitz You may have noticed a slight change in this week’s issue of the Fitzhugh. Beginning this week we have hired a new printer, and with that change has come a change in format.
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