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Pipelines are a necessary evil

Pipelines are a necessary evil

Construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Photo submitted.
Jasper leads by example

Jasper leads by example

While Jasper might be known for its snow-capped mountains and its abundance of wildlife, it’s clear our tiny mountain town is also becoming known for our friendly LGBT attitude.
Jasper’s generosity something to be proud of

Jasper’s generosity something to be proud of

More than a dozen children raised more than $5,000 selling lemonade to help with wildfire relief efforts, May 7. P. Clarke photo.
Culinary school a boon for the community

Culinary school a boon for the community

Creative Commons photo.
See ya later, Jasper

See ya later, Jasper

How do you say goodbye when everyone’s telling you you’re coming back? Six weeks ago, I handed in my letter of resignation, ending my three-year tenure as editor of the 51°µÍø and my four and a half year career with the paper.
'That could never happen to me'

'That could never happen to me'

Jasperite Jordan Tucker lost his brother to mental illness. He shares his story of finding support in Jasper. | Submitted photo It was a Wednesday last February.
Breaking the silence: opening up about mental illness

Breaking the silence: opening up about mental illness

Paul Schmidt shares his story of mental illness. | File photo In 1994, during a particularly hectic time at the start of my human services career, I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for the first time.
Stand up for healthy minds

Stand up for healthy minds

N. Veerman photo Depression is a disorder, not a decision. Often people who have never suffered from a mental illness forget this truth, instead treating depression as a choice that can be cured with a little positive thinking.
Vandals leave their mark on the library saga

Vandals leave their mark on the library saga

File photo of the library and cultural centre in November 2015. | N. Veerman photo There’s nothing quite like adding insult to injury.
No one’s above the law

No one’s above the law

So far, there’s no proof that former finance minister and West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell directly lobbied the provincial government in his new role as president of the Coal Association of Canada.
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