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Tickets to reward positive youth behaviour

Like last year, a youth exhibiting positive behavior will be rewarded with a laminated coupon good for a treat from one of the various businesses in town, explained community peace officer Matt Hogan.

Cutting trees to plant power lines

The reason for the tree removal is for ATCO Electric to lay a power line in the utility right-of-way in front of the aquatic centre.

Fundraising for a SEED

The Sustainability Club for Youth is attempting to raise 25 per cent of the cost—$50,000—of the self-sustaining SEED classroom that's set to arrive in Jasper June 15.

Parks makes trail maintenance a priority

Work will include trail upgrades at Cavell, the rerouting of the Brazeau Loop, seasonal maintenance in the Tonquin Valley and the implementation of recommendations from the Three Valley Confluence (TVC) Trail Plan.

Commercial vacancies depend on visibility

“I have clients that want to get good retail space and can’t find it,” he adds. “The only available stuff is stuff that is perhaps not quite as visible.

Foreign worker reforms could affect Jasper businesses

Recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program could negatively affect Jasper's businesses. Like, the Other Paw and Bear's Paw bakeries, which both depend heavily on the program for reliable employees.

Jasper’s housing crisis persists

There is literally nowhere to live in Jasper. Whether you're new to town or you're a long-time resident looking to upgrade to a larger home, there is absolutely nowhere to go.

Static assessment values

Rate payers will notice an increase this year, primarily due to the Alberta School Foundation increase, she reminded.

A 10-year-old’s donation

“I was just coming home from my friend’s house,” he said of the Friday evening fire that his dad, John, said ignited due to a dishwasher malfunction.

IN BRIEF - May 2, 2013

Remains found at Brule sand dunes Hinton RCMP are investigating the discovery of remains found on Tuesday, April 23 at the Brule sand dunes.
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