Opinion

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Dear Editor, When I was reading about the history of Thanksgiving the first thing I learned was that it is a day to celebrate everything we are grateful for.

A trip to Spirit Island is the main attraction for tourists visiting Maligne Lake. Photo provide.

Parks Canada has declined to publicly confirm whether a 250-metre section of Marmot Road is going to be repaired in time for the opening day at Marmot Basin, slated for Nov. 11. P. Clarke.

Dear Editor, In an article published in the Sept. 22 edition of the Fitzhugh I pointed out that organized volunteer groups can be part of the solution, I’d like to expand on this idea. Volunteer groups do not take away jobs.

Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development held private meetings in Jasper, Sept.21, to learn about the challenges Jasper faces. P. Clarke photo.

Dear editor, In August of this year the town and county of Barrhead celebrated the 25th year of twinning with our friends from Kitami City/Tokoro Town, Hokkaido, Japan.

A suspension bridge spanning the Athabasca River was washed away during a flood in 2014. Parks Canada never replaced it. R. Hanske photo. In 2014, Tourism Jasper decided that Jasper’s reputation needed an overhaul—something catchy and fun.

Dear Editor: As can be expected in any resort community where millions visit annually and the stress on infrastructure, including business operations is a given, it is important to note that there are many, many owner/operators who go above and beyon

By just about all accounts the Jasper Folk Music Festival (JFMF) was a huge success, which is why the Fitzhugh was dismayed to learn that several locals were caught trying to sneak into the venue this year.