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Jasper Treasure: Hugh Lecky

Hugh Lecky and his wife Johanne Roy are pictured at the top of Cerro Madsen in Patagonia, Argentina in 2017. The mountain in the background is Mt Fitz Roy. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Budget now, or later? Jasper Municipal Council report

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] To pass the 2021 operating budget outright, or an interim operating budget: that decision was rallied around the table at the town's committee of the whole meeting on Dec.

Kevin Kritiques: Scrooged (1988)

Kevin Lazzari | Special to the 51°µÍø There have been a few versions of the Christmas Carol and each has its own merit. If you are looking for comedy Scrooged is the one that you should watch.

Five COVID-19 cases linked to Jasper hospital, eight confirmed at seniors' home

Outbreaks have been declared at both Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre and Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. Five cases are associated with the hospital, and eight with the seniors' home.

Getting active and giving back with the December Project in Jasper

The combined enthusiasm of Joe Urie and Nicole Veerman has led to a fantastic start to the December Project, the fourth year for this motivating fundraiser. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Funding boost for Jasper tourism

Tourism Jasper will receive a share of $8 million from the provincial government to help bring visitors to the town in spring and summer 2021.| File photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Giant Christmas card mural displayed at Jasper church

Twenty hours of work went into Jennifer Ottaway's huge Christmas card mural, put on display at the St. Mary and St. George Anglican Church on Dec. 5. It features a detailed image of the help King Wenceslas and a page gave to an impoverished man. | J.

Jasper Treasures: Enid and Urb Rolin

Enid and Urb Rolin lived in Jasper for 21 years. They raised Diane and Bruce and were part of many community groups before moving away in 1982. The Rolins live in Kamloops now but have fond memories of Jasper.

Festive lights shine bright at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge

The entrance of Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge is a huge display of Christmas cheer. | J.McQuarrie photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

Taste of Jasper does comfort food

This week, Tyler cooked up his mom's classic comfort dish, pierogi casserole. | T.Wright photo Tyler Wright | Special to the 51°µÍø Hey there, how are you holding up? I hope each one of you reading this is safe and staying strong.
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