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N. Veerman photo As a mushroom cloud appeared over Signal Mountain, July 9, the community mobilized. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether the wildfire was a threat to the townsite or not.

Dear Editor, My family and I came to this wonderful country back in 1975. Ever since my first trip into the Rockies I have always been in awe of the splendor and grandeur in this beautiful area of the world.

P. Clarke photo On a hot day there’s nothing more refreshing than plunging into a cold lake. But if that jump comes from a great height, it could come with consequences: a few bruises, a broken back, a concussion or even drowning.

Dear Editor, There has to be something wrong with the creation of a multipurpose green space on the school exchange lands when the need of our population is for more shelter! Face it, we are surrounded by green space! Is this a case of not seeing the

Dear Editor, Re: Centennial Field replacement delayed There are many comments made in that article and previous articles that lead to a trend that somewhat disturbs me.

There are at least six broken road signs within 15 km of the Jasper townsite. Photo - P. Clarke. More than two million visitors enter Jasper National Park using one of two highways every year.

Dear Editor, My heart sank into deep sadness when I learned that Dr. John Wilmshurst had been fired as the Head of Resource Conservation in Jasper National Park.

P. Clarke photo The summer season has hardly begun and already Jasper’s roads have claimed a life. The collision, between a motorcycle and a truck, took place on Miette Road, June 22, and resulted in the tragic death of a 28-year-old motorcyclist.

N. Veerman photo Library. It’s just a word, but when spoken in Jasper, it comes with a knowing nod. It elicits frustration, concern and, more often than not, snarky remarks.

Dear Editor, Jasper National Park’s Manager of Resource Conservation has been fired for no stated reason but anyone who knows Dr. Wilmshurst is well aware of the great love and deep concern that he has for this park.