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Skywalk tastefully designed; not a “monstrosity”

Dear Editor, We are visitors to Canada from New Zealand. We were surprised to read the letter from Jack Almond in the July 9 Fitzhugh regarding Canada’s Parks and particularly the Glacier Skywalk. Mr.

Jasper schools and individuals recognized for environmental efforts

Marie-Hélène Hamel, a master puppeteer and street artist, was recognized for her environmental activism.Photo - P. Clarke.

Parks heading down the wrong path

Dear Editor, My family and I came to this wonderful country back in 1975. Ever since my first trip into the Rockies I have always been in awe of the splendor and grandeur in this beautiful area of the world.

Sarah Smith returns to Jasper backed by a full band

Sarah Smith is set to play July 17 atthe Royal Canadian Legion.Tickets are $10. Photo - M. Hodgson. Known for her raspy voice and pop rock tunes, Sarah Smith is no stranger to living on the road.

Hula-hoopers take over info centre lawn

Hula-hoopers took over the info centre lawn to practice their skills, July 4. Photo - P. Clarke. A group of teenage girls learned the ins and outs of hula-hooping thanks to a new program offered by the Jasper Municipal Library, July 4.

Collaboration leads to makerspace in Jasper Legion

A. Hoffele photo Jasper Habitat for the Arts has partnered with the Jasper Legion to offer a community makerspace, where artists of all stripes can drop in on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to work on their latest creations or learn to make something new.

Doo-Kingué brings raw, sultry blues to Jasper

Thursday, July 9 | Olive Bistro, 8:30 p.m. | $10 Cécile Doo-Kingué didn’t come to music, she was born into it.

Jasper needs housing not green space

Dear Editor, There has to be something wrong with the creation of a multipurpose green space on the school exchange lands when the need of our population is for more shelter! Face it, we are surrounded by green space! Is this a case of not seeing the

Maintenance is the key, not replacement

Dear Editor, Re: Centennial Field replacement delayed There are many comments made in that article and previous articles that lead to a trend that somewhat disturbs me.

Photo Gallery: Jasper celebrates Canada Day

N. Veerman photo Jasper was awash in red and white to celebrate Canada's 148th birthday, July 1. Following tradition, hundreds of people started the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the municipality.
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