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Tax increases unsustainable, alternate revenue needed

Between 2012 and 2015, municipal taxes increased by more than 15 per cent. The progression was relatively slow, with a 4.3 per cent increase here and a 2.05 per cent increase there, but over four years it adds up to a 15.71 per cent increase.

Library saga long from over

N. Veerman file photo Once a month we write an update on the library and cultural centre project.

A giving community all year round

Theres rarely an issue of the 51做厙 where our pages dont include at least one story about a fundraiser for a non-profit organization and, each week, as we learn how much money was raised, were astounded by the depth of Jaspers pockets.

Victim Services Perspective: Domestic Violence

As the coordinator of the Jasper Victim Services Unit, Paul Schmidt is on call at all hours of the day, ensuring that someone is always available to console and assist victims of tragic accidents and crimes in Jasper National Park.

All Jasperites deserve safe sidewalks

If youve walked anywhere in town in the past week, youve likely found yourself pulling some impressive acrobaticswhile simultaneously praying no ones watchingas you do everything in your power to stay on your feet, avoiding a backbreaking fall.

Gag order lifted for scientists, not yet in Jasper

Jasper has its own pace. Its one thats a few beats slower than most communities, with most locals running on Jasper time and showing up five minutes late to all of their appointments. Its a way of life in our mountain town.

A teen's perspective of Remembrance Day

N. Veerman photo Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2.

We must do more than remember

How do you remember something youve never experienced? Its a question many of us face each November as we stand for a moment of silence to remember and honour those who have served our country and died for our freedoms.

Protect caribou habitat, ski somewhere else

Dear Editor, It was with great trepidation that I read your latest online publication regarding the Maligne Lake Ski Club.

In support of overnight accommodation at Maligne Lake

Dear Editor, With reference to this weeks 51做厙 front page headline and page 3 article Malgine (sic) development before the courts.
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