51°µÍø

Timing is everything. And there is no doubt Parks Canada's latest announcement on caribou conservation was timed quite deliberately.

N. Veerman photo Housing has been a persistent issue in Jasper for decades. The shortage of affordable, quality homes isn’t news.

C. Davidson illustration Let’s be honest: Jasperites are long past the point where we view the Jasper AB Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook group as just a place to buy old couches.

There’s nothing worse than writing the same words twice. But here we are, stuck repeating ourselves for a second year in a row.

R. Gruys photo Silence carries significant weight. Depending on the circumstances, people love it or hate it. There’s no middle ground. In the wilderness, it makes for good company.

File photo/A. Grant At this time of year, as the snow and the ice pile up on the sidewalks, it’s nearly impossible to maneuver your way through town without pulling some Olympic-style acrobatics to stay on your feet.

N. Veerman photo Although it may seem like a distant memory, it was only three and a half weeks ago that Jasper’s men were walking around baby faced, after a good, clean shave—20 days later, many are now well on their way to becoming Ron Burgundy.

Creative Commons photo Although it’s election time in the Yellowhead riding, it’s unclear if anyone’s even noticed. The 51°µÍø has done its best to provide the community with the information it needs to make an informed decision Nov.

On Nov. 3, 2005 the 51°µÍø hit newsstands for the very first time. It was a 20-page paper full of vibrant photos and stories of Jasper's residents.

N. Veerman photo For a town its size, Jasper offers a surprising number of recreational opportunities to its youth.