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Choosing a Conservative candidate for Yellowhead

Dear Editor, Jim Eglinski sounds like a perfect candidate to represent the Harper government. In his own words: “I’m going to be sitting in the back row... I’m going to be picking up the skills of other MPs.

Histories intertwined: the 51°µÍø's 9th anniversary

On Nov. 3, 2005 the 51°µÍø hit newsstands for the very first time. It was a 20-page paper full of vibrant photos and stories of Jasper's residents.

On the subject of everyday heroes

Dear Editor, Sorry to hear your website was under assault last week. The article on Christopher Bollyn would have generated lively debate in your comments section.

Inspiration for space exploration

Dear Editor, I wasn’t sure what to expect before attending the two-hour presentation with Jay Ingram and Chris Hadfield this past weekend, but when the show was over I was left with a feeling of pride and inspiration.

Skate park fills a need

N. Veerman photo For a town its size, Jasper offers a surprising number of recreational opportunities to its youth.

Clean up after your pooch

Dear Editor, Is leaving your full poo-doggie-bags on town trails, benches, rocks and sidewalks a new trend in our beautiful park? Be responsible and dispose of your pooch’s waste wisely, really! One can’t help but wonder who flushes after you at home

Don’t pass the buck on tough decisions

Dear Editor, I was somewhat alarmed when reading the article in last week’s 51°µÍø whereby council decided not to make a decision regarding the rodeo being allowed to continue in the arena in the future.

If you ask for feedback, listen

Dear Editor, I recently attended the Parks Forum at the activity centre.

Tour of Alberta: international exposure worth more than the fee

Over the course of a single September day, Jasper has the opportunity to grab the attention of millions of people around the world.

Public hangings, Jasper’s next big ‘visitor experience’

Dear Editor, I can certainly understand Grant Potter’s frustration—as stated in the Letters to the Editor in your last edition—with the approval process for new commercial developments in our national parks.
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