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• Food debate gassed

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  There are certain topics of personal choice I rarely discuss. Not that I shy away from difficult questions. I have no fear of dinner table discourse, however what’s for supper is a topic in which I rarely engage in full discussion. You see, I haven&...

• Indic finishes seventh in B.C.

  August 27, 2009 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Brandon Indic’s competitive riding season has come to an end after finishing in seventh place at the B.C. Cup championship in Kelowna last weekend. ...

• Valemount resident honours climbing pioneers with Robson summit

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  A Valemount resident has scaled Mount Robson in commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of Rev. George Kinney and Don ‘Curly’ Phillips attempt on the peak. ...

• Hinton public transit here to stay

  August 27, 2009 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

  A permanent public transit system will be launched in Hinton on Monday, August 31 after being approved at a council meeting in June. ...

• Physio clinic under new ownership

  August 27, 2009 - Author: AMY WILSON-CHAPMAN, REPORTER

  There might be different exercises and new  techniques but it will have the same  result. The Jasper Physiotherapy and Massage Clinic has been purchased by two local physiotherapists....

• From the waist to the community

  August 27, 2009 - Author: AMY WILSON-CHAPMAN, REPORTER

  A little bit of weight loss at Jasper’s Servus Credit Union turned into a $1,000 financial gain for the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives for an upcoming exhibit....

• Families celebrate 100 anniversary of Mount Robson attempt

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  A century ago, before 10,000 tourists a year threatened to drown out the sound of Emperor Falls, before weekly helicopter trips dropped wealthy sightseers onto the Robson Glacier, two men – a nationalist Reverend consumed with the peak and a 24-year...

• Jasper’s oldest resident turns 100

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  It was a landmark week for Jasper’s oldest resident. On Aug. 18, 2009, John Bowen turned 100. After receiving an honour at the Jasper Heritage Rodeo, Bowen was thrown two birthday parties – one at his home at the Alpine Summit Senior’s ...

• Cavell Road closed until 2010

  August 27, 2009 - Author: AMY WILSON-CHAPMAN, REPORTER

  Cavell Road, the main access point for Mount Edith Cavell and its surrounding area, will be closed from Sept. 8 until Feb. 15 next year, first for roadwork and then to help protect woodland caribou during the winter months from wolves, according to Parks ...

• Celebrating art

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  The arts community is mourning the loss of one its most flamboyant painters. Barbara Brooks lived a storied life full of truth and beauty, but also hardship. While she had been ill for some time, the community found itself in a state of shock after her pa...

• Closed, but for how long?

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  An early closure on Cavell road is certainly required. The long and winding road is handling all of the traffic it can in such bumpy shape, and we support making those switchbacks safer. ...

• Wayward wolf rambles west after 450 km trip

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  A radio collar recently returned to Parks Canada by a trapper revealed an incredible 450 km journey for a female wolf from the Sunwapta pack near Jasper. ...

• Hinton SPCA on schedule but looking for help

  August 27, 2009 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Four legged residents in Hinton don’t have much time to wait until their new digs are ready at the Hinton SPCA. The new building on Kelly Rd. is well underway and in what vice-president of the Hinton and District SPCA, Cathy Thomas calls stage thre...

• Mt. Cumnock still burning

  August 27, 2009 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  Jasper National Park (JNP) fire managers are gearing up  to perform a burnout operation late this week on the Mt. Cumnock wildfire. After high winds and warmer temperatures brought the wildfire north of the Jasper town site back to life last week, f...

• Jasper welcomes new Canadians

  August 27, 2009 - Author: AMY WILSON-CHAPMAN, REPORTER

  As the sun slowly sets on another Friday afternoon, twelve new friends who came from around the globe sit by a glowing campfire at the Palisades Education Centre just east of Jasper....

• Jasper painter Barbara Brooks passes away

  August 27, 2009 - Author: JUSTIN BRISBANE, EDITOR

  Barbara Brooks, a prolific painter touched by the majesty and expanse of Jasper’s mountain landscape and who worked with many of the country’s top artists, passed away at the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge on Aug. 24. She was 68. ...

• August 27, 2009

  August 27, 2009 - Author: THE FITZHUGH

  Have some manners, Jasper A downturn in the economy does not appear to affect Jasper, judging by the crowds downtown. But on a recent trip to a local store, I witnessed things I’m hoping do not happen often. First while at the counter, I met a Swi...

• Tour de Jasper

  August 20, 2009 - Author: AMY WILSON-CHAPMAN, REPORTER

  Jasper needs a bike race. Maybe even a couple. A road race up Marmot Basin and a trail race on one of the numerous trails around town. With all our neighbours hosting major biking events this year, it seems a shame and even a lack of opportunity that we...

• Indic has tough go at Crankworx, but looks towards national team

  August 20, 2009 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The steep, wet rocks and slippery roots couldn’t stop him, as Brandon Indic had a fast run at the Crankworx mountain bike festival in Whistler over the weekend, but in the end it came down to health, as the Jasper downhill biker succumbed to illness at ...

• Rockhoppers looking for more members

  August 20, 2009 - Author: MATTHEW TIMMINS, PHOTOJOURNALIST

  The Rona MS Bike Tour in Hinton is fast approaching, and the Jasper Rockhoppers are looking to expand their team members and reach their team goal of raising $100,000 for MS research.   ...