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Proposed apartment would improve rental conditions

Dear Editor, Having lived here for over 30 years, I find it puzzling that a housing shortage continues.

Beautifying Jaspers main drag

R. Fletcher photo The drive into town is slowly becoming more beautiful. Its not the mountains that are changing, rather its the face of the community. Businesses are investing in a makeover, upgrading the look and feel of Connaught Drive.

Jill Seaton: a history of caribou conservation in Jasper

The Jasper Environmental Association (JEA) sympathizes with Parks Canadas present field staff, which is faced with an uphill struggle to save one of Canadas most iconic species.

Loni Klettl: a backcountry user on Jasper's delayed winter access

Jasper National Parks human history is full of remarkable individuals. This breed of unique, distinctively true mountain soulsalways surfaces when most needed. Their gift is the courage to see near-invisible cracks in the norm.

Parks evades the public

Timing is everything. And there is no doubt Parks Canada's latest announcement on caribou conservation was timed quite deliberately.

Stop painting renters with a tainted brush

N. Veerman photo Housing has been a persistent issue in Jasper for decades. The shortage of affordable, quality homes isnt news.

Library: taxpayers tired of being victims

Dear Editor, Oh my God, the contractor has finally come up with a completion date for our new library. It must be true because there is a nice colourful graph to prove it. But wait a second, the graph says it wont be completed until Sept. 1, 2015.

A completed library is something to celebrate

Dear Editor, As a new resident of Jasper, I have noticed the editorial section of the 51做厙 is often steaming with letters of anger, frustration and sarcasm.

Time to rethink the buy and sell

C. Davidson illustration Lets be honest: Jasperites are long past the point where we view the Jasper AB Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook group as just a place to buy old couches.

More Mo Bros and Sistas raising funds in Jasper

Dear Editor, I read with interest your Movember coverage and would like to congratulate the two teams you identified in Jasperthe Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Sawridge team.
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