Opinion

Dear editor, Your editorial in the Jasper Fitzhugh on April 20, 2017 (A Glimmer of Dissent) reveals why public debate is essential when it comes to local government. Debate is when ideas are forced to compete in the public arena.

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

Dear editor, Jasper is sitting on an eco-tourism opportunity that is quickly slipping away.

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.

The proposed bike trail will parallel Highway 93 also known as the Icefields Parkway. Parks Canada image.

Dear editor, I just read your article in the March 23 edition of the Fitzhugh concerning Daniel Gallant and Monika Schaefer.

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.

Dear editor, They are at it again.

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.

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.