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Victim services looks to year ahead

March 28, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Jasper Victim Services Unit (JVSU) held its annual general meeting on March 25, coincidentally with national Victims of Crime Awareness Week only four weeks away. Since forming in 2007, JVSU has provided services to Jasper residents and visitors.&n...
Jasperite to Play Around the World

March 28, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Eman Ismaeil is venturing outside the classroom to participate in a physical education practicum in Cambodia. The fourth-year University of Alberta student is headed to the country for a three-month practicum as part of the university’s service lea...
Artist brings West Coast horizon to Jasper

March 28, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Former Jasperite and artist Melissa Woodcock travelled a lengthy distance from her current home in Vancouver to bring Jasper’s Olive Bistro some Glitter on the Horizon. “I make the trip a few times a year, so it’s always worth it,&rdquo...
National Park News MARCH 28

March 28, 2013 - Author: PARKS CANADA

Caribou Conservation Actions: What do you think? The Conservation Strategy for Southern Mountain Caribou in Canada’s National Parks (2011) identifies five threat categories affecting caribou populations in the mountain parks. To support caribou rec...
IN BRIEF - March 28, 2013

March 28, 2013 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

Geocaching workshop offered April 13 Millions of people around the world are adding an exciting new element to their hiking experience by participating in an outdoor game called “geocaching.” Hot-in-place pavement work on Highway ...
Provincial budget weighs on Jasper

March 28, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

A residential property in Jasper assessed at $750,000 will receive a tax increase of $445, $354 of which goes straight to Alberta school taxes, leaving only $92 to the municipality. This is one example of how the Government of Alberta budget direct...
2,700 km to end MS

March 21, 2013 - Author: NICOLE VEERMAN, EDITOR

Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is riding his bike the length of Highway 93, beginning in Wickenburg, Ariz. and ending at home in Jasper, to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis. The solo, unassisted journey of about 2,700 kilometres begins ...
Junior curlers wrap up season

March 21, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

With their brooms and sliders set aside until fall, the Jasper Junior League curlers gathered for a season-end celebration March 13. ...
Novice Bears win Banff Tournament

March 21, 2013 - Author: JOHN WILMSHURST - Contributor

Stompin’ Tom Connors thought he had preserved his place in the great Canadian songbook when he rhymed about tobacco pickers, miners, long-haul truck drivers and tomato farmers. ...
PeeWee Bears CAP Season

March 21, 2013 - Author: JOHN WILMSHURST - Contributor

Many of you who have been following the season of the Jasper PeeWee Bears will recognize the challenges this team has faced. Coaches Chuck Barker and Steve Malcolm built the Bears on a powder keg; assembling a talented and emotional group of skaters who w...
Science in Motion stimulates students’ senses

March 21, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

For three days last week, Jasper Elementary School students propelled their inner scientists with Science in Motion. Science in Motion is an outreach program of Edmonton’s Telus World of Science that brings exciting, hands-on presentations to stude...
JCHC asks Jasper’s housing needs

March 21, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

With a current vacancy rate of zero per cent, the Jasper Community Housing Corporation (JCHC) wants to know the town’s current housing demands. It has been more than 10 years since the last study was completed. ...
Two artists, one band, one show

March 21, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

With one band to share between them, Toronto’s Devin Cuddy and Whitney Rose are hitting the road for a joint tour. ...
Museum’s golden moment

March 21, 2013 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

In 1963, two dollars could buy you an annual membership to the Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society. In 2013, the society inducted six new lifetime members at its 50th anniversary celebration and AGM on Thursday, March 14. ...
Jasper’s mysterious and mischievous mascot

March 21, 2013 - Author: NICOLE VEERMAN, EDITOR

Sixty-five years ago, Jasper the Bear was born. And, all these years later, people still can’t agree on our town mascot’s story. Some say Jasper, who was always pictured with two cubs, was a father. Others say he isn’t a he at all, but ...
National Park News MARCH 21

March 21, 2013 - Author: PARKS CANADA

“Wild Jasper” Speaker Series Launches Parks Canada and the Interpretive Guiding Association (IGA) have partnered on a speaker series aimed at keeping guides, residents and interested visitors informed and up-to-date on what’s happ...
IN BRIEF - March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013 - Author: FITZHUGH STAFF

Sharing the spirit in Jasper Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Jasper National Park, Parks Canada, Tourism Jasper and the Jasper Adult Learning Centre have teamed together to create a customized training program. Prince George – Va...
Ladies gala adds spring to step

March 21, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

For the last four years women have dressed up and boogied down to support local causes during the annual Spring Fever Ladies Night Gala. The event is meant for women 18 and up to slip on something fancy, enjoy delicious food, dance, and contribute to two...
Early childhood development mapping project results

March 14, 2013 - Author: SARAH MAKOWSKY, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

After a disappointing performance in the Early Childhood Development Mapping Project (ECMap), Jasper administrators are looking for answers. ...
Bears capture Atom title

March 14, 2013 - Author: STEVE KUSHNERYK - Submitted Article

The Jasper Bears downed the Mayerthorpe Mustangs 12–9 in a two–game, total–goal series to win the Sturgeon Pembina Hockey League Atom C Championship last weekend. Jasper defeated the Mustangs 6–3 in the series opener on Saturday, ...