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Through thick and thin: skating safe on wild ice
Peaks & Valleys
Through thick and thin: skating safe on wild ice
andrea 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Photos by Danny Peled, Boreal River Rescue Several years ago, while spending time at the family cottage in Ontario, Jamie Orfald-Clarke and his parents went for a skate on the frozen lake. It was mid-winter. Based on how cold it had been, plus their history of enjoying countless similar skating sess...
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Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Alberta Politics
Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 10, 2025
Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...
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On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Guest Editorial
On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Troy Nahumko 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was ...
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Ashley Kliewer
Council Candidates
Ashley Kliewer
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a mother, a wife, a businessperson, a creator, an animal lover, a friend, a gracious host—and ad...
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Danny Frechette
Council Candidates
Danny Frechette
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a long-time resident with a deep commitment to our community, I believe my background in public se...
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Ted Turnbull
Council Candidates
Ted Turnbull
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I originally came to Jasper to work restaurants for university friends. It was an eight month commitm...
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Helen Kelleher-Empey
Council Candidates
Helen Kelleher-Empey
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a proud Canadian, originally from Ireland. I came to Canada in 1987 and made Jasper my home in 1...
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Laurie Rodger
Council Candidates
Laurie Rodger
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a retired lawyer having lived in Jasper for the past 46 years. I practiced law here for almost 4...
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Danny Frechette
Council Candidates
Danny Frechette
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a long-time resident with a deep commitment to our community, I believe my background in public se...
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Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Alberta Politics
Teachers call on province to invest in education at Jasper rally
Bob Covey 
Friday, October 10, 2025
Teachers and public education supporters from across the region banded together in Jasper yesterday (Thursday, October 9) to demonstrate solidarity in...
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On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Guest Editorial
On Borrowed Roads: Rediscovering Jasper
Troy Nahumko 
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
"Returning to Jasper this summer, I found myself rerooting, as an Albertan who spent most of my adult life abroad." The palette beyond our engine was ...
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Ashley Kliewer
Council Candidates
Ashley Kliewer
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I am a mother, a wife, a businessperson, a creator, an animal lover, a friend, a gracious host—and ad...
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Danny Frechette
Council Candidates
Danny Frechette
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a long-time resident with a deep commitment to our community, I believe my background in public se...
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Ralph Melnyk
Council Candidates
Ralph Melnyk
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? As a resident in Jasper for over 34 years, my family has enjoyed everything the town and national par...
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Kathleen Waxer
Council Candidates
Kathleen Waxer
Monday, October 13, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council? I have lived in Jasper since 1980.I wasthe Director of Community and Family Services/CFS for 36 years...
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Gillean Thomas
Council Candidates
Gillean Thomas
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Who are you and why are you running for council?   I am Gillean Thomas, “Gilly.” I was raised in Jasper by the best of parents, Bryn and Sheena, and l...
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Paco Artiaga
Council Candidates
Paco Artiaga
Friday, October 10, 2025
My name is Paco, and like many others, I initially came to this town for a summer. I am now running for a councillor position because I am passionate ...
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