Editorial
Just another opinion? Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
September 02, 2010

Since access to many forums of opinion (this editorial space for example) is strictly curtailed, one might be tempted to agree with the proposition that people are entitled to their opinions, but add the caveat that they are not equally able to express them.

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Pakistan Relief in Perspective Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
August 26, 2010

John Stuart Mill wrote that “... security of person and property, and equal justice between individuals, are the first needs of society, and the primary ends of government.” The extent to which modern governments have over-reached their intended roles is exemplified by the Canadian government’s decision to “match” Canadians’ donations to Pakistani flood relief dollar-for -dollar.

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Locals’ lane unnecessary Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
August 12, 2010

We’ve all been frustrated at being caught at the Park gates in a long line-up of people wanting to travel to Jasper. To its credit, Parks is currently working on improving flow-through at the gates, and hopes to decrease wait times by as much as 30 percent.

In last week’s online poll, we asked if there should be a locals-only lane at the Park gates. 60 percent of respondents were in favour of this idea; the relatively large number of respondents suggests that the idea of specially-designated lanes deserves more discussion. 

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A life worth remembering Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE   
July 29, 2010

The contribution Willi Pfisterer has made to mountain life and safety in the Canadian Rockies is in a word, remarkable. Credited with more than 700 rescues during four decades of work, Pfisterer’s death at 83 years of age is a time for mourning, but also recognition for pioneering methods that have saved many.

Those plucked off of mountains or out of backcountry valleys owe Pfisterer a debt of gratitude.

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Nuclear electricity Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
August 19, 2010

It is a great shame when solutions to problems exist but are drowned out by the ideological caterwauling of nay-sayers. A perfect example of this is everyone’s favourite bogeyman, nuclear power.

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Change the nature of the business Print
FITZHUGH STAFF   
August 05, 2010

With the departure of another editor from the Fitzhugh, there comes an unending onslaught of naysayers regarding the longevity of this newspaper. Change, particularly with editorial staff, is nothing new in the newspaper industry, nor is it in many other industries around the world, particularly tourism and hospitality.

So why is it then that people feel such a sense of ownership when it comes to the changing of the guard, particularly at a small town newspaper? Why do individuals feel that this rather common occurrence is any of their business? Is it a matter of trust having been broken with our readership when change happens?

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Jasper’s heros Print
JUSTIN BRISBANE   
July 22, 2010

They don’t like to be called heros.

They drop their gaze to the ground, let uncertainty enter their voice and pass credit elsewhere when the term is brought up. ‘We were just doing our jobs’ most of them say. ‘What else were we going to do?’

Yet when Pyramid Riding Stables turned into a disaster Saturday, each one stood with their face in the light, staring down a menacing fire, refusing to let tragedy carry the day. Courage, tenacity and expert execution saved ten lives.

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