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Jubilee medal for Ireland

“I think the intent of the award and nomination was to build awareness of the value of municipal government in the country,” said Ireland, noting that because of that he doesn’t see the medal as recognition of him, but rather as rec

Volunteers keep taxes down

Mayor Richard Ireland said, in light of that, the deadline will be extended in future years to allow the community more time to write nomination letters.

Prepared to burn

Parks Canada's fire management team has waited six years for the perfect burning conditions to ignite a prescribed fire at Vine Creek, on the slopes of Mount Greenock.

Special Olympics chapter encourages sport, fun

Kohn first thought of organizing a group in Jasper when the town, along with St. Albert, hosted the 2012 Special Olympics Winter Games.

Pothole season

The municipality’s Roadpatcher is out on the streets, quickly filling all of those landmines.

IN BRIEF - April 25, 2013

Sustainability trip postponed The Jasper Junior/Senior High School students scheduled to be in Slave Lake last weekend had to postpone their trip indefinitely because of funding and scheduling issues.

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To decrease the chance of human activity disturbing the nesting eagles, Parks Canada has implemented small temporary closures in the area directly around both nests for the past couple of years.

Marmot check stop yields charges

Charges included 33 violation tickets for alcohol consumption in a public area, two 72-hour alcohol-related driving suspensions, one impaired driving charge and one seat belt violation.

Pine Bungalows receives eco boost

Faced with aging buildings, Wasuita examined options to achieve green structures while also using environmentally friendly building practices.

Easy camping in Jasper

The 10 new tents will also be located at Whistlers, along with the three cottage tents that are already there. Last year, the cottage tents and one oTENTik were extremely popular, said Alisson Ogle, communications officer for Jasper National Park.
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