Opinion

If we had to guess—based on the site superintendent’s unwillingness to give a completion date and the state of the building right now—we’d say the library and cultural centre will still be under construction come March.

Dear Editor, Parks Canada describes the grizzly bear as an “icon of the Canadian Rockies wilderness” and, in the park management plan, commits repeatedly to “maintaining and improving” its habitat security.

In December we called on council to scrimp and save on the 2014 operating budget, and on Tuesday scrimp and save it did.

Dear Editor, What a delight it was to watch the skiers and snowboarders sliding on the newly created piles of snow during the wonderful Jasper in January street festival. Such a fabulous addition: a winter playground right in the middle of town.

It’s been nearly three weeks since an early morning fire put the arena out of commission. Despite the inconvenience, the town’s athletes are getting creative.

Dear Editor, With the upcoming decision by Parks Canada on the Maligne Tours expansion, I feel I must add my voice to the tide of opposition.

Dear Editor, Get in touch with your federal government. Good luck! This week, I was trying to correct my 2012 tax statement which was filed April 2013. I was informed of a minor infraction December 2013.

It seems the stars have aligned for the development of regional air carrier service in the West Yellowhead. Premier Alison Redford has not only expressed her support for an expanded airport in Edson, she has also offered to go to bat for the region.

Busking: it may not be a huge issue, but it could be the catalyst that leads to the municipality gaining some jurisdiction over land use planning and development. At least according to Coun.

Dear Editor, I was perusing your articles and enjoyed the one from Loni Klettl about Marmot Basin.