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Born in Jasper in 1913 to parents Edwin and Margaret, Cottam later became a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and joined the war effort.

Like last year, a youth exhibiting positive behavior will be rewarded with a laminated coupon good for a treat from one of the various businesses in town, explained community peace officer Matt Hogan.

Like last year, a youth exhibiting positive behavior will be rewarded with a laminated coupon good for a treat from one of the various businesses in town, explained community peace officer Matt Hogan.

The reason for the tree removal is for ATCO Electric to lay a power line in the utility right-of-way in front of the aquatic centre.

The Sustainability Club for Youth is attempting to raise 25 per cent of the cost—$50,000—of the self-sustaining SEED classroom that's set to arrive in Jasper June 15.

Work will include trail upgrades at Cavell, the rerouting of the Brazeau Loop, seasonal maintenance in the Tonquin Valley and the implementation of recommendations from the Three Valley Confluence (TVC) Trail Plan.

“I have clients that want to get good retail space and can’t find it,” he adds. “The only available stuff is stuff that is perhaps not quite as visible.

Recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program could negatively affect Jasper's businesses. Like, the Other Paw and Bear's Paw bakeries, which both depend heavily on the program for reliable employees.

There is literally nowhere to live in Jasper. Whether you're new to town or you're a long-time resident looking to upgrade to a larger home, there is absolutely nowhere to go.

Rate payers will notice an increase this year, primarily due to the Alberta School Foundation increase, she reminded.