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Budget passed, structural review still incomplete

An interim budget was adopted in December 2012 to allow for financial changes that could potentially be brought forth by the services and structural review, originally anticipated to be completed in January.

Rodeo hopes to lasso cheaper contract

In response to a 240 per cent fee increase to $16,822 to rent the Activity Centre for this year's rodeo, the Jasper Heritage Rodeo Association is proposing a $10,000 contract to rent the facility instead.

Sustainability class to engage peers

Sustainability teacher Adam Robb said the purpose of the film and the trip is to encourage youth engagement in Slave Lake.

Teacher short-listed for award

These awards celebrate teachers and principals who have demonstrated creativity and innovation in Alberta’s classrooms. From the semi-finalists, 20 teachers will be selected and recognized at a dinner and ceremony on May 25.

Biannual scramble

That’s the case for John Strugnell, who’s been working seasonal jobs in town for the past seven years. During the winter this year, he was working at Jasper Park Liquor and teaching dance classes at the Activity Centre.

Sending stories home

“That’s something you don’t experience anywhere in Europe,” says the German-born journalist. “This region is full of nice stories people can connect to, so I do have stories right at my front door here.

Construction begins on new school

The new $21.3-million facility, set to open for the 2014-15 school year, will include exposed wood beams, decorative rock and distinct interior colours for each of the schools—Jasper Junior/Senior High School and Ecole Desrochers.

Thoni wins European ski touring competition

Eight ambitious three-man teams set out to take part in the inaugural Atomic Waymaker ski touring challenge held at the Dachstein in Austria last weekend. And ultimately, one team prevailed above the rest.

Muni seeks input on public engagement

Public input is being sought before the public engagement policy is presented to council for decision. The policy outline, available on the municipality’s website, incorporates a spectrum of the public engagement process.

Cavell to welcome visitors

Since that day, the area has been closed to the public and a $85,000 geotechnical assessment has been completed by BCG Engineering.
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