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Kind words from a Fitzhugh reader

Dear Editor, I loved your last issue, Vol. 10, Issue 39. The Lil’ Cowpoke on the cover was so adorable and if you look close, a true Jasperite.

Jasper trail guru dreams of bright future for charred Watchtower Trail

N. Veerman photo July 9th, 3:30 p.m. The town alarm sounded with urgency in Jasper National Park.

Selling wildlife viewing as an attraction comes with responsibilities

N. Veerman photo Jasper has a lot of selling points, but one of the biggest is our wildlife. Bears, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats all make the tourist checklist, as people scour the landscape in search of their prize.

Visitors have ‘uplifting’ experience in Jasper

Dear Editor, Now that my wife and I have returned to the UK, following our wonderful holiday in your beautiful country, I feel compelled to relate to you an experience that has left us full of admiration for the young people of your town.

Municipality’s director of finance under qualified

In Jasper, no matter your qualifications or experience, you never have to be shy to apply for a job.

Security clearance: One giant step closer to regional air service

Edson Airport For 14 years, the federal government has had a hard cap on the number of airports designated with the necessary security clearance to accommodate commercial airlines.

In defense of ‘noxious weeds’

Dear Editor, I’m writing to defend some of the plants targeted for herbicide use along the Kinder Morgan pipeline (re: Herbicide that’s ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ used in Jasper park, Fitzhugh July 16).

Disconnect between feds’ approach and Jasper’s labour shortage

Dear Editor, With Minister Leitch’s speech last week to local businesses, there seems to be a major disconnect with the Harper Government and Jasper’s hospitality staffing issues.

Jasper wildfire a good news story

N. Veerman photo On the front lines of a wildfire, you don’t necessarily expect to see smiling faces.

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.
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