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Program turning new neighbours into good friends

Program turning new neighbours into good friends

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The particular challenge of Jasper's neighbourhoods is that while there are many established homeowners, there is also a notable segment of seasonal workers.
Loewen talks up his ministry's mandate

Loewen talks up his ministry's mandate

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If more campsites is your thing, then you may be just as excited as Todd Loewen is.
Bridging the gap of understanding in infrastructure maintenance

Bridging the gap of understanding in infrastructure maintenance

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It has been several years since the Simon Creek bridge was taken out by the forces of nature, and Parks Canada has no plans to replace it at this time.
Trans Mountain sanctioned over socioeconomic impacts in North Thompson region

Trans Mountain sanctioned over socioeconomic impacts in North Thompson region

Trans Mountain is already working to make amends after the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) issued it an Inspection Order on July 10.
Restaurants sourcing local food being showcased in dine-around festival

Restaurants sourcing local food being showcased in dine-around festival

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Local eating establishments will be participating in the fifth annual Alberta on the Plate dine-around festival on Aug. 11-20.
Two wildfires from one storm, both dealt with 'lightning' fast

Two wildfires from one storm, both dealt with 'lightning' fast

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasper National Park experienced two lightning-caused wildfires over the weekend, both of which started out of a thunderstorm that passed through.
New online 'Forest Eye' will daylight old-growth logging in B.C.

New online 'Forest Eye' will daylight old-growth logging in B.C.

Rochelle Baker | Canada's National Observer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There will soon be no way for old-growth logging to go undetected in B.C.
Just ask about constipation

Just ask about constipation

Laurie-Ell Bashforth | Special to the 51°µÍø I don’t shy away from sensitive topics easily. My boys know this all too well, having had many conversations about bodily functions.
Flipping the script on fraudsters

Flipping the script on fraudsters

Scams and fraud are nothing new, but what is new is how frauds and scams are perpetrated against the unsuspecting citizen.
Wildfire smoke 101: Residents advised to pay attention to health hazard

Wildfire smoke 101: Residents advised to pay attention to health hazard

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfire smoke was a health hazard in Jasper over the last week as it was for much of the province. It kept many people inside with their windows closed, and for good reason.
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