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Portal Creek (pictured here) is one of two trails used to access the Tonquin Valley. The Tonquin Valley is one of several backcountry trails that are high on the priority list to be fixed and repaired. P. Clarke photo.

Former Jasperite and McEwan University instructor Roberta Laurie never imagined she would end up in Malawi, Africa. “I had absolutely no interest whatsoever.

Last year nearly 700 people took part in the inaugural Jasper Canadian Rockies Half-Marathon. P.

PDAC conditionally approves hotel A plan to build a new hotel on the site of the old Esso gas station beside the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre was conditionally approved by the Planning and Development Advisory Committee (PDAC).

Local artist Geneviève Arcand was selected to create an art exhibit for Montreal’s Art Souterrain, a contemporary arts festival showcasing dozens of international artists at public locations throughout Montreal’s underground city. K.

Last week’s 51°µÍø was hard to read. It was at once hopeful and heartbreaking. I was encouraged to see Parks Canada cracking the door on openness with the public about the serious issues facing this park.

Dear editor, This letter is sent to further clarify initial content of your article of Dec.

Twenty-six people attended an open house about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project at the Jasper Municipal Library and Cultural Centre, Jan. 26. K Byrne photo.

Twenty-five years ago more than 800 caribou lived in the mountain national parks. Today, fewer than 250 animals remain. In Jasper National Park there are less than 150 animals left. Parks Canada/ L. Neufeld photo.

Twenty-six people attended an open house about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project at the Jasper Municipal Library and Cultural Centre, Jan. 26. K Byrne photo.