51°µÍø

Is the news shocking? Not really. Thousands of Canadians knew a skywalk wasn’t something that belonged in a national park. They even voiced those concerns to the powers that be—Supt.

They’re full of tales of times past—tales that are invaluable to this town and region.

He asked them acknowledging that the project has put the municipality and council in an “uncomfortable” situation—a situation that has had the community questioning the municipality’s competency and transparency.

People are so excited to start their vacations, they drive while tired. They speed in order to spend just a few more minutes relaxing and soaking up the sun.

He left Wickenburg late last month and has been making his way north ever since.

People live like this because there is often no other option if they want the privilege of living in Jasper. There is no other retreat. Classified ads for house or apartment rentals rarely, if ever, grace the pages of the 51°µÍø .

Last year, the hot button issue was the Glacier Discovery Walk. This year, it’s the proposed winter backcountry closures on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

Jasper is a can-do community. When something needs doing, someone will surely step up and do it.

At the 51°µÍø , we embrace change with excitement and open arms. And it’s a good thing, because we’ve been through a fair bit of it. Here in Jasper, the in-between season is one of the biggest challenges we all face.

Besides sleep, work is something we spend a significant amount of our time doing. Work is the engine that generates the resources that allow us to live and enjoy our lives.