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Veterans fought for freedom of expression

Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read the article Video Denying Holocaust Causes Uproar about Monika Schaefer in the July 14 issue of the 51做厙.

People are entitled to their opinions, but not their own facts

Dear Editor: I worked at the 51做厙 a number of years ago. Periodically, I like to check back and see whats going on in town. Jasper is a terrific community, which is why Im dismayed to see that it is home to at least one Holocaust denier.

Bike park a no-brainer

The proposed bike park will be located along Connaught Drive across from Mount Robson Inn on the west side of town. Image provided by the municipality.

Additional revenue key to Jaspers future

The townsite of Jasper from the summit of Whistlers. P. Clarke photo. Almost 15 years ago to the day Jasper residents made a choice that would forever change the direction of our tiny mountain community.

Recalling the Holocaust

Dear Editor: My father, Raymond J. Brown, was a lieutenant with the 1st Canadian Armoured Carrier Regiment, serving in the Netherlands and Germany at the end of the Second World War. He returned from war as a man committed to justice and truth.

New government, old tactics?

Only four people showed up for a poorly advertised meeting about the proposed Trans Mountain pipe expansion project, July 9. K. Byrne photo.

Arts groups deserve rent relief

The Jasper Artist Guild's (JAG) new gallery in the Library and Cultural Centre. Photo - K. Byrne.

Icefields Trail project a positive idea

The recent announcement of federal funding dedicated toward the creation of a trail between the town of Jasper and the Columbia Icefields (possibly to Lake Louise) has brought quite a bit of excitement to our mountain community.

Groups fear new paved trail will damage habitat

After months of evading questions about this project, Parks Canada has finally decided to talkand unfortunately the rumours are true.

New trail an opportunity to rebuild trust

A picture of the old highway where Parks Canada is proposing to build the new Icefields Trail. D. Regett - photo.
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