Opinion

Brace yourself and your wallet because 2017 is shaping up to be an expensive year. From paying more for everyday household items, to shelling out more in municipal taxes, next year is going to hurt. On Jan.

Dear editor, While I agree with the nature and premise, the context was unfortunately misrepresented and as such has painted Parks Canada and the Jasper Park Cycling Association (JPCA) in a bad light and has strained a relationship that both parties

Dear editor, The Fitzhugh recently published an article about wildland trails appearing on a popular mobile app.

Trailforks is a popular app with the mountain biking community in Jasper. Screen shot. In an era of smart phones, mobile apps and big data it appears Parks Canada still has a lot to learn.

The next municipal election is on Oct. 16, 2017. The election to the south of us might be decided, but that doesn’t mean election season is over. In less than 11 months–Oct.

From left to right: Tourism Jasper Board Chair Doug Goss, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, Tourism Jasper CEO Mary Darling, Yellowhead MP Jim Eglinski, Edson Mayor Greg Pasychny and Hinton Acting Mayor Stuart Taylor. File Photo.

Dear editor, I was deeply touched by the Legion’s annual sponsorship of the Remembrance Day service, here in Jasper on Nov. 11, 2016.

Dear editor, Imagine visiting Paris or Rome and walking into a Tourist Information Centre; you look around and your eyes meet a flat screen with a slideshow about all the architectural landmarks except Notre-Dame or St. Peter’s Basilica.

A report released by the RCMP recently revealed Jasper had the second-highest number of marijuana busts per capita in the country. RCMP photo.

Creative Commons photo. As the Fitzhugh celebrates its 11th anniversary this week, it offers us an opportunity to reflect about where we’ve come from and where we’re going.