Alpine guide鈥檚 online fundraising campaign hits $30,000 goal
When Rockaboo Mountain Adventures鈥� guide Ryan Titchener was nearly killed by a boulder, July 15, Jasper quickly rallied to support him and wishes for a speedy recovery were heard all across the region.
A few days after the accident, fellow Jasperite Jordan Tucker launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with Titchener鈥檚 recovery. In just three months the online fundraiser raised more than $30,000鈥擳ucker鈥檚 original goal. 聽
On the day of the accident, Titchener and his girlfriend, Tereza Tureck谩, were making their way along a ridge in Bugaboo Provincial Park, B.C., when a 300 kg boulder came loose severely injuring the 32-year-old Jasperite.
With 14 broken ribs, a collapsed left lung and a broken back, he was airlifted to a hospital in Golden B.C. and then rushed to Calgary for more medical treatment.
Titchener is now on the long road to recovery, learning to walk again.
Titchener and Tureck谩 are currently in Canmore, so he has access to sports medicine teams, top-level physiotherapists and massage therapists.
Muni launches resident satisfaction survey
The municipality of Jasper wants to hear from residents about the town鈥檚 priorities and services ahead of budget discussions in November.
To facilitate this, the municipality launched a resident satisfaction survey Oct. 27.
The survey can be completed online through the town鈥檚 website or a paper copy can be picked up at municipal facilities.
The survey is open until Nov. 23 and those that complete it will be entered into a draw to win one of four prizes, including 50 per cent off your next residential water and sewer bill (up to $150).
Respondents must be at least 18 years of age or older and reside in Jasper.
Curl with a pro
Jasper, you have the opportunity to curl with one of Canada鈥檚 best.
On Nov. 5, Olympic gold medalist Kevin Martin will be in town hosting two curling clinics.
After a day of skills training, the evening will wind down and include a supper and silent auction in the curling club lounge.
Martin and his son Karrick Martin will also act as guest speakers during the dinner.
Tickets are $50 and must be purchased by Oct. 31. To reserve your spot contact Lee Chorley at [email protected] or 780-852-7938.
If you can鈥檛 make it out to the ice, tickets for the dinner and auction are also available for $30.
Seniors host Halloween party
Come celebrate Halloween with the residents of the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge, Oct. 31.
From 6-8 p.m. all are welcome to the lodge for games, snacks and maybe even a ghost story or two.
Costumed kids are also welcome to stop in and make the rounds, collecting candies and other goodies.
The seniors鈥� Halloween party is free.
