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Movember breaks down walls

Movember breaks down walls

N. Veerman photo Although it may seem like a distant memory, it was only three and a half weeks ago that Jasper’s men were walking around baby faced, after a good, clean shave—20 days later, many are now well on their way to becoming Ron Burgundy.
Eglinski lets Yellowhead down

Eglinski lets Yellowhead down

Creative Commons photo Although it’s election time in the Yellowhead riding, it’s unclear if anyone’s even noticed. The 51°µÍø has done its best to provide the community with the information it needs to make an informed decision Nov.
Histories intertwined: the 51°µÍø's 9th anniversary

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.
Skate park fills a need

Skate park fills a need

N. Veerman photo For a town its size, Jasper offers a surprising number of recreational opportunities to its youth.
Tour of Alberta: international exposure worth more than the fee

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.
Sharing in Jasper’s astronomical wonder

Sharing in Jasper’s astronomical wonder

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo While visiting Jasper last month, two-year-old Juno looked up at the sky and saw something she had only ever read about in books. For the first time in her life, she saw the stars.
Giving thanks isn’t so bad after all

Giving thanks isn’t so bad after all

FloodIlama photo Most days, we at the 51°µÍø are a cynical, skeptical, thankless bunch.
Elk shooting: flagrant violation of the law

Elk shooting: flagrant violation of the law

A bull elk was shot and left for dead in the park last month. It was found completely intact, just outside of town, off of Highway 16 West.
Benefitting from nature’s gifts

Benefitting from nature’s gifts

Nature has a powerful healing quality.
Hang up on scammers

Hang up on scammers

At least twice a day the 51°µÍø office receives a call informing us that we have won a prize.
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