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On Saturday, Sept. 29, Anne Williams, performing as Mona Harragin,

shares a laugh with Premier Alison Redford in front of the train

station in Jasper. Redford took a walk through Jasper with Harragin

as her guide. DANIEL BETTS PHOTO

SURPRISE VISIT:

2 the fi tzhugh, JASPER, AB THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012

By DANIEL BETTSEditor

Premier Alison Redford made a surprise visit to Jasper last weekend and took the time to walk our historic streets, starting at the Jasper Train Station. Redford was greeted by a historical figure from Jasper’s past, Mona Harragin, played by Anne Williams, of the Jasper Naturalist. As Harragin, Williams accompanied Redford on her walk, pointing out Jasper’s historic landmarks and many of the changes Jasper has seen in the past one hundred years.

See REDFORD page 3

Premier Redford’s walk through Jasper

Clockwise from top left: Left to Right: Cathy Jenkins, manager of municipal and realty services for Parks

Canada, Mayor Richard Ireland and Premier Alison Redford study the rock and stone work at the municipal

library construction site on Sept. 29; Jenkins shares a laugh with Redford during her visit; Redford speaks

with local violinist, Monika Schaefer; xylophone player, Jonathan Thornton was entertaining visitors to Jasper

in front of the train station. DANIEL BETTS PHOTOS

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By NICOLE VEERMANReporter/Photographer

Six months in, the Jasper Reuse-It Centre isn’t yet breaking even, so it’s looking to expand its services to generate more revenue.

The non-profit second-hand shop, run by the Jasper Environmental Stewardship Society (JESS), is a two-year pilot project funded by the municipality’s environmental stewardship reserves.

“We’re still getting our feet under us a bit,” said Tony Mastrianni, the centre’s manager. “But we’ve had a good summer.

“We had ourselves set on a two-year plan to break even, and I would say we’re happy with our progress. But, we’ve still got a ways to go.

“For our next phase of the operation, if we’re going to look to the future, we would really like to increase our revenue from outside of sales items,” Mastrianni said.

In attempt to do just that, the centre has teamed up with Think Recycle – a electronics recycling depot that helps

non-profits fundraise.“So, now we’re your cellphone, laptop, toner cartridge,

ink cartridge, digital camera and iPod disposal,” said Mastrianni. “That generates income for us.”

Down the line, the centre is also hoping to start collecting metal, car batteries, and other recyclable items, as a way of further supplementing its income.

The Reuse-It Centre is an initiative of the Jasper Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee. For 2012, the centre was identified by the committee as its No. 1 priority.

With that guidance, Janet Cooper, the municipality’s environmental stewardship co-ordinator, wrote a business plan that she presented to council late last year, resulting in the release of $65,000 from environmental stewardship

reserves to act as seed money for the second-hand shop.If and when the Reuse-It Centre makes money, it will first

go back into operations and paying back the municipality. Then, after it is steady on its feet, if money is made, it will go toward environmental stewardship initiatives chosen by the JESS board.

The centre primarily sells furniture, appliances and household items that have been donated by the community.

Those are the hot ticket items, said Mastrianni, who hopes people will check the centre before they go out and buy anything new.

The store’s hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. People looking to

drop off donations are asked to do so during the store hours. Mastrianni said he is always looking for new volunteers

to work in the shop, to pick-up donations and to do other administrative tasks, like maintain the Facebook page. If you’re interested, stop by the shop, #29 Stan Wright Drive, or call 780-852-3334.

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Harragin was Jasper’s first licensed female horse guide from the 1920s and acted most surprised by the changes she encountered in Jasper. Of particular interest to her was the wide use of technology, such as Blackberry smartphones.

Redford was attentive and fascinated by Harragin’s explanations and historical descriptions, asking many questions during their walk, which took them from the train station, through the visitor information centre, past the old fire hall to the site of the municipal library renovations.

Before meeting with Mayor Richard Ireland, Redford entered the upper f loor of the library area, following the sounds of music, where she discover local violinist Monika Schaefer was playing classical music. Redford watched and listened with interest then greeted and spoke with Schaefer, who revealed she had once been a page at the legislature.

Redford was next greeted by Ireland, and Parks Canada manager, Cathy Jenkins, who gave the premier a more detailed tour of the municipal library construction area.

In the future spot of the Habitat for the Arts pottery room, Redford was most grateful to receive a handmade soup bowl, from a collection of bowls, which was later used in the Bowls with Soul event.

“I can’t wait to see how this [the new library] will look when it’s done,” said Redford. She thanked her guide, Harragin, for taking the time to show her around, as well as parks officials and the mayor for the tour of the library construction site.

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INBRIEFPortion of Cavell Road openCavell Road, from Highway 93 to a barricade just past Cavell Hostel, is open to hikers and bikers for the remainder of the 2012 season.

Parks Canada announced the opening last week, saying there are no safety concerns on the road up to the hostel.

The road and trails beyond the hostel will remain closed, though, as there is substantial damage to the upper parking lot, road and trail infrastructure.

The area was closed Aug. 10 after Ghost Glacier fell from Mount Edith Cavell.

Pa rks Canada wi l l be h i r i ng a cont rac tor experienced in glaciology and hazard mapping to conduct a thorough geotechnical and safety assessment of the day use area. The assessment is expected to take a number of months to complete.

Recyclers congregate in JasperJasper is hosting the 2012 Recycling Conference of Alberta at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The conference began yesterday, Oct. 3, and continues until tomorrow, Oct. 5.

This year’s theme is Wide World of Waste and includes speakers from Australia, San Francisco and Yellowstone National Park, who will talk about waste management in their own backyards.

As part of the conference, Janet Cooper, Jasper’s environmental stewardship co-ordinator, is hosting a tour of Jasper’s waste management operation.

Hotel California tributeJasperites will be taken back to the 70s next week, when Hotel California – the original tribute to The Eagles – rocks the stage at Champs Lounge.

The band, who prides itself on creating the illusion that you’re listening to the actual Eagles, will be performing Monday Oct. 8.

The doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 10 p.m.Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For advance tickets, stop by the front desk at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre.

NATIONAL PARK NEWS OCTOBER 4OCTOBER 4UPDATE ON FALL WILDLIFE ACTIVITYBEARSDays are getting cooler and nights are very crisp, with frost killing off berries and other food sources for bears. Please remember to remove or secure all bear attractants, including grease bins, compost, recycling, garbage, fruit trees (pick fruit), ornamental berry bushes and even bird feeders.

Currently, a medium-sized black bear has discovered the abundance of fruit trees within the town site. This bear has been visiting backyards in the evenings and overnight, and has been encountering people and pets while it destroys fruit trees. You can help by removing all attractants from your yard and reporting any sightings of this bear to Jasper dispatch at 780-852-6155 (open 24 hours).

Also back in the Three Valley Conf luence, with sightings at Whisler’s campground and on the Pyramid

Bench, is Grizzly Bear #105 and her two cubs. This bear is a human habituated female grizzly from the Kananaskis area, who was translocated with her cubs to an area north of Hinton earlier this summer. Shortly after being translocated she moved southwards, showing up near Jasper and creating a lot of excitement with sightings for nearly two months, before she disappeared up the Snaring Valley with her cubs. A recent photo of the mother and cubs is below.

Please report all bear sightings to Jasper dispatch, 24 hours per day, at 780-852-6155.

ELK Remember that the elk mating season has begun, and will last until mid-October. During this time bull elk become extremely aggressive. Keep at least 30 metres away from all elk and never get between a male and the females, keep your dog on a leash and report any incidents of aggressive elk to Jasper dispatch at 780-852-6155.

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PROPOSAL CALL FOR SNOW REMOVALGrande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77 invites all interested contractors to submit a proposal for the removal of snow, grading and

the sanding of all Division owned parking lots within the Town of Jasper.

The successful contractor must demonstrate that all aff ected areas will be cleaned and sanded within a 12 hour

period after any signifi cant snowfall.

The proposal call should therefore include the type and number of pieces of equipment available to clean, grade, sand and remove

the snow from all parking lots and the hourly rates charged. Include WCB clearance letter and proof of liability insurance in proposal.

Preference will be given to those contractors that submit their company safety program including safe work practices

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Closing Date: Friday, October 5, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

U EPISODE 45: UP THE GANGWAY VJJoe was confused at first but soon realized that, to the

man, he must have looked like a passenger boarding the ship. “I’m Joe Leboe the new deck-hand,” he said.

“I’m to start working today on this boat.”The man introduced himself, “I’m Anders, ship’s

Steward. The Boatswain is busy right now. He’s in charge of the deck crew. I suppose I could leave my post for a moment. Here, I’ll show you to your cabin.” Anders led Joe along the side deck and through a door that led down a narrow staircase.

At the bottom of the stairs they entered a dark hallway. Anders opened a side door on the left and a stream of sunlight from the room fell across their path. “This is your cabin. There’s only one bunk left . . . four bunks altogether. You’ll be sharing with three other deck-hands”

Joe peered through the doorway. “Is there a lantern or a candle nearby? It’s dark down here.”

“No candles allowed below decks,” replied the old man. “Them’s in the regulations. You can get a storm lantern later. They’re safe enough. Right now you’d better get to the wheelhouse. Captain Baker will be expecting you. Here, just leave your bag inside and I’ll show you the way.”

A few minutes later Joe found himself standing in the wheel-house of the B.C. Express holding his letter of introduction in one hand and his floppy felt hat in the other. He was wondering if anyone would notice his new work-boots and hair-do.

The Stewart approached the Captain. “Here’s the new deck-hand sir,” he explained. Anders pointed over his shoulder with his thumb.”

Joe held out the square white envelope towards the Captain who grabbed the letter and placed it on a side table

without acknowledging its contents. They shook hands and introduced themselves. Captain Baker sat down in his chair. Joe remained standing. There was a long silence. The Captain studied his new recruit.

Finally the ‘Skipper’ spoke, “You’ll do fine. You can start working right away. Now, go and get your orders from the Boatswain.”

Joe thanked the Captain and turned to leave the wheel-house. As he reached the top of the staircase Captain Baker yelled after him, “Hey you, Deck-boy! You need a haircut!”

In the next episode, The Payoff, Joe starts his first day onboard the B.C. Express.

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Two big steps toward legalization of cannabisLast week the British Columbia Mayors Caucus got together during the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention and voted to lobby Ottawa to study the benefits of taxing and regulating cannabis in an effort to decriminalize pot.

On Monday, according to a Liberal Party press release, British Columbia’s Federal Liberal Council of Riding Association Presidents endorsed a policy resolution to legalize and regulate cannabis in Canada, as approved by Liberal Party delegates from across Canada.

“More and more Canadians are realizing the current laws, supported by the Harper government, are doing more harm than good and protecting the profits and lifestyle of gangsters,” said Brian Price, President of the Liberal Party of Canada – British Columbia (LPC-BC).

According to the Liberal Party, 80 per cent of delegates attending the Liberal Party of Canada’s Biennial Policy convention voted in favour of a policy resolution that included legalizing marijuana, ensuring regulation and taxation of its product distribution and use, but also extended amnesty to all Canadians previously convicted of simple and minimal marijuana possession and the elimination of related criminal records.

These are both major steps toward a significant change in Canadian law with far reaching implications.

Debate on the prohibition of marijuana has raged for decades now. It has been argued marijuana is considered a gateway drug, leading to the use of harder more addictive illegal substances. It has been argued legalizing marijuana would increase its use among teenagers. Debate on its safety led to the discover that THC, the principal psychoactive ingredient of the cannabis plant, actually has anti-cancer properties, although what the product mostly does is influence thinking, concentration, memory, as well as sensory and time perception. It gets a person high, much like alcohol.

The worst part of the prohibition of any illicit substance is the lack of control that occurs. If people want a product, even if it is illegal, they find a way to get it. This creates a black market and all its supporting elements, like hidden grow-ops, back room deals and eventually violence and murder, which creates a terrible strain on our protective services around the country.

It has been suggested the legalization of pot would create a large industry that would include something this country desperately needs: jobs.

In a democratic society the ability to change our laws comes down to our choices as a nation reflected in our ability to vote. As our governments draw nearer to opening serious public debate on this subject, it is important for all of us to be educated and informed, particularly considering its implications and consequences, both good and bad.

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Dear Editor,

Once I again, I feel compelled to issue a hoodwink alert concerning Parks Canada’s handling of the VIAD Corp. (USA) Glacier Discovery Walk. One of the points that VIAD Corp. (USA) has used in their poorly done Environmental Assessment, as an argument in favour of having the GDW located on Tangle Hill, is that it is already a “disturbed site” there. In your Sept. 13, 2012 issue, Nicole Veerman writes, “Jasper National Park Supt. Greg Fenton has said the walkway is an opportunity to showcase Jasper and Banff’s natural landscape on an already disturbed site.”

Obviously VIAD Corp. (USA) and Mr. Fenton think that we can’t see through the illogic of those statements and hence my letter today. Here’s a question for all; how much expense and effort has Parks Canada put into “rehabilitating” disturbed sites in our National Parks? How much expense and effort has been put into “rehabilitating” disturbed sites in Jasper National Park?

Here are a couple of examples, within the “one percent of the Park zoned for outdoor recreation and front-country facilities”; the same zone the silly walk will be in.

Cottonwood Creek. See LETTER page 14

Disturbed sites should be rehabilitated not developed

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Less than a year after his retirement from Parks Canada, Bob Worsfold found himself feeling a little bit bored. Sure, he was hiking and travelling and enjoying his free time, but there was something missing.

“I found I wasn’t challenging myself mentally, so I kind of felt a void there,” he said.

So, last spring, when he heard about the Jasper Adult Learning Council’s “targeted initiative for older workers” – a two-month training program for people between the ages of 55 and 64 – he decided to see what it was all about.

The program, funded by the federal government, re-trains unemployed older workers for jobs in the tourism industry, and then helps those workers find job placements within the community.

Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Tourism Essentials Certificate and also each receive a $1,000 training allowance.

Worsford was among 12 students to graduate from the program in April. Since his graduation, he has been

working with the learning centre, filling in gaps and doing bookkeeping.

“Over the summer I was helping out in all sorts of positions and gaining an understanding of what the Jasper Adult Learning Centre actually does. So, that was beneficial for me.”

Another benefit of the program, said Wolsford, is that he’s reconnecting with the community, meeting new people and getting involved in new things.

For instance, he’s now volunteering his time to do the bookkeeping for the Maligne Lake Ski Club and the seniors’ society.

“That will help me relieve the boredom during those short winter days,” he said with a laugh. “I don’t think it’s a lot of work, but it gives me an insight into how to do books for somebody else.”

Jill Stafford, program co-ordinator for mature workers, said the program is a great way for older workers to update their skill sets.

“If they are coming out of a job that they have had for a long period of time, they often will know the computer system that they learned in that job, but they might not have the basic computer skills – the email, the Internet search

capabilities, the file management protocols, that kind of stuff. So, there is a three week component on basic, generic computer skills.”

And since many older workers haven’t gone job hunting in years, the program also teaches them how to do that, write a resume and succeed in interviews.

Following the success of the last session, which had all 12 graduates find summer employment, the adult learning centre is offering two more opportunities to take part in the program.

The first is from Oct. 22 to Dec. 21 and the second is Jan. 14 to March 22. In both cases, there is also a one-week job placement on top of the two months of study.

Eligible candidates for the program are 50-plus, unemployed, legally able to work in Canada and ready, willing and able to do so.

Jasperites interested in taking part in the program are encouraged to contact the learning council at [email protected] or by phone at 780-852-5880.

Funding for the program is running out, so the October and January sessions are the last to be offered. In each session, there is room for 30 participants.

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Above: École Desrochers junior and senior high school students won for the best metaphorical scarecrow in Jasperʼs first-ever scarecrow building contest, with this crow chasing down corporate farmers. Left to right: Martin Kreiner, Malanie Gagnon (teacher), Joe Merilovich and Marie-Claude Faucher (teacher) join the farmers fleeing a giant crow. (DANIEL BETTS

PHOTO) Top right photo: This frightening fella won Stef Dolan the prize for the best scary scarecrow. In the nature-based category, Ellen Merilovich was named the winner, for her scarecrow made of garden scraps. (SUBMITTED PHOTOS)


Judgement day has come and gone for Jasper’s finest crows, as the town’s first-ever scarecrow building contest came to a close last weekend.

Judging resulted in three winners out of eight entries.For the best metaphoric scarecrow, the winner was

École Desrochers’ junior and senior high students, who created a large crow chasing scarecrow farmers from Dole,

Del Monte and Chiquita. Their display can be found near the cenotaph, behind the portables.

In the nature-based category, the winner was Ellen Merilovich, with a scarecrow made from garden scraps. Her crow can be found in her garden at 413 Geikie St.

And finally, the winner in the category of scary, was Stef Dolan, with a scarecrow donning a wizard cloak. You can find Dolan’s scarecrow outside her home at 1035 Bonhomme St.

Judging the crows was Coun. Rico Damota, Amber Stewart and Marianne Garrah.

The other five entries, which all received a memorable mention, were made by École Desrochers’ kindergarten class, Jasper Elementary School’s Grade 1 class, Paula Klassen and her daughter Maya Charest, employees at Alpine Village and employees at Jasper Camera and Gift.

The winners were announced during the Bowls with Soul dinner and variety show Sunday night.

Funding for the straw and prizes for the contest came from Alberta Culture Days and the Creative Campus.

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Scarecrow contest winners


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Ducks hit the waters off the Miette River Bridge on Sunday, Sept. 30 during the annual duck race in support of the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and the Right to Read Society.

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Pieces of foam, fabric, branches and brightly dyed faux fur were transformed into colourful personalities last week, as six Jasperites created their very own puppets.

The three-day puppeteering workshop, taught by Mar ie-Helene Hamel, had students cutting heads out of foam, painting elaborate faces, hot gluing eyebrows and eyelashes and creating the perfect outfit.

By the end of the second session, nearly everyone had a fully-functioning puppet. There was a raven, a forest witch, a zombie rock star, an old man, a Marilyn Monroe

wannabe and a Mexican man with a quick wit.The final workshop had puppeteers

learning how to write scripts and use their puppets.

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Two long-time Jasperites, who have been friends for 54 years, were recognized for their years of service to the community, Sept. 15.

Roy Everest and Bob Dowling each received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The award was created this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation, and it was awarded to the two men while Dowling was celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Olga.

“It was really good of the Queen to have her anniversary at the same time as ours,” said Dowling with a laugh.

“That’s what was really nice,” continued Everest. “It was especially nice for Bob to receive that on the celebration of his anniversary and it was very nice for me to be a part of it.”

Both Everest and Dowling agree that the awards should have gone to their wives, or at least been shared with them, as they’ve been a part of every one of their husbands’ accomplishments.

“Roy has said it too, but I honestly believe that if there’s a recognition of somebody it should have been given to Olga. We have never done anything alone. Everything we’ve done together, and she’s put up with a great deal,” said Dowling.

The medals are given to Canadians who have served their communities, province

or country. Rob Merrifield, MP for Yellowhead,

was given the responsibility of selecting recipients for the award based on nominations he received from his constituents.

For Dowling and Everest, the reasons for their nominations are lengthy, both having started businesses in Jasper – Dowling, Cavell Pharmacy, and Everest, Totem Ski Shop – and both having long histories of volunteering on committees and boards of all kinds. And, on top of all that, both men have also been heavily involved in politics.

Dowling was an MLA from 1969 to 1980 and a cabinet minister with the Peter Lougheed government from 1971 to 1980.

Everest had many political roles over the years, some of them include being the president of the Edson Provincial Progressive Conservative Association in 1976 and then the vice president of the Yellowhead Federal Progressive Conservative Association from 1981 to 1985. He was also Joe Clark’s official agent in 1984 and 1988 during the federal elections.

“We’re really fortunate to live in a town like Jasper, that’s for sure,” said Dowling, thinking back on the more than 50 years he and Everest have had here. “It’s opened up a world of opportunities to participate.

“It’s a small town and that’s what happens in a small town, people get involved.”

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Tourism Jasper will be showcasing the historic Jackman House on Oct. 10 during an open house. Tourism Jasper moved into the historic building in May and is now ready to show Jasperites their new space.

Some renovations were needed to turn the building into workable office space. Landscaping around the building has also been completed. Tourism Jasper is excited to show off what they’ve done.

Recognizing the historic significance of their new office space, Tourism Jasper is looking for personal stories about Jackman House.

“We were hoping we could reach out to the community and get people’s stories,” said Sarah Culley, corporate communications officer for Tourism Jasper. “There is a lot of great stories with this place.”

According to Culley, one particular story

she is aware of revolves around famed singer Bing Cosby’s “shiny” lucky stone, which is part of the fireplace in Tourism Jasper’s main reception.

Culley relayed another story shared with her by two women who were little girls when they lived in Jackman House. During their visit the two women revealed there had once been a crawlspace on the upper floor where they “used to feed the faeries that lived in there.” Culley said she promised the two women they would continue to take care of the faeries for them.

Tourism Jasper has set up a Facebook page at ht t ps: //w w w.facebook.com /jackmanhome, calling on anyone interested to share their stories, memories and help fill in the timeline for their new home.

The open house is between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m, with the official ribbon cutting to take place around 4 p.m. D’oeuvres and wines, and possibly cake, will be served.

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Jackman House, back in the day when it was a residence.

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Jasper Glaciers faced and defeated the Hinton Wolfpak on Sept. 28, 64-32.


The Jasper Glaciers continue to cool their opponents heels. In their latest encounter with the Hinton Wolfpak, on Friday, Sept. 28, the Glaciers won 64-32 on the Wolfpak’s home field.

The Glaciers have won every one of their

three games and are currently tied for first place with the Drayton Valley Warriors, of the Hunter South division of the Alberta Six-Aside football league.

On Oct. 12, the Glaciers will host the Warriors in a first place showdown at Centennial field. Football fans will definitely want to check out this match-up.

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Jasper Reuse-it Centre 29 Stan Wright Drive, 780-852-3334. NEW Hours of OperationTues. 2 - 7pm; Wed. 2 - 7pm; Thurs. 2 - 7pm. Closed Fri.- Mon.

Jasper Local Food For information on the Community Garden, Garden Share and Farmerʼs Market programs, please contact: [email protected] or Box 1598.

Toastmasters Wednesdays at 7pm - CN Station, Parks Canada Lower Boardroom. For more info email: [email protected]

Jasper Food BankHelp is available from the Jasper Food Bank Thurs nights. Drop in at St. Mary and St. George Anglican Church at the corner of Miette and Geikie St. Families 6pm and individuals 7pm. Call 780-852-8800 for more info.

Town Council Meetings Meetings on the fi rst and third Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm in the meeting room on the second fl oor of the EMS building.

Royal Canadian Legion401 Geikie St. Open Tues. to Sat. at 4pm. Children welcome until 8pm. Cash, meat draws and chasing the Queen at 5:30 PM Saturdays. Free shuffl e board available. 780-852-3740.

Parent Link CentreNow open at 627 Patricia Street.

Habitat for the Arts 631 Patricia St., Open Tues. - Sat. 12 to 5pm. 780-852-4747.

Jasper Municipal LibraryToddler & Preschool Story Time Mondays 10:30am. Summer Reading Programs start Tuesday, July 3rd. For more info 780-852-3652 or [email protected]

Thrift Shop HoursThe Jasper Thrift Shop is open on Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9pm and Thursdays from 1 to 3pm. Located in the 700 Block on Geikie Street in the United Church basement

HIV West Yellowhead For confi dential HIV/AIDS/HEP C/STI Information, referral and free condoms, drop by our offi ce at 612 Connaught Dr., (upstairs) Mon. to Fri. 10am - 4pm. Info at: www.hivwestyellowhead.com. For 24 hour assistance call 1-800-772-AIDS. For local assistant, call 780-852-5274. Volunteers welcome.

Al-AnonAl-Anon Family Group help friends and families of alcoholics - meetings Friday at 7pm at the hospital in the Cavell room. For more info please call 780-852-4518 or 780-852-4578.

Senior’s Curling From 1:30 - 2:30pm in the Activity Multi-purpose hall. Seniorʼs 55+ Welcome! Need new curlers get team together and join us. Contact Arlene Tomie 780-852-3088 or Lydia Stanko 780-852-5679.

ASK (Advocates for Special Kids) Meetings Tues. 9am at the Community Outreach offi ce.

12 Step Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous - meetings Monday and Saturday at 8pm. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursdays at 8pm. All meetings are held at the hospital in the Cavell room. For more information or to talk to someone regarding alcohol, drugs or gambling problems please call 780-852-2909.

L’ACFA régionale de JasperACFA (Association canadienne-française de lʼAlberta) Centre de ressources en français / French Resources Centre. Heures dʼouverture / Business Hours. Ouvert les lundis / Open Monday De 12 h à 18 h / 12 noon to 6pm. Ouvert les mar., merc. et jeu. / Open Tues., Wed., & Thurs De 12 h à 18 h / 12 noon to 6pm. Veuillez noter que nous sommes ferme les jours fériés/ Closed on stat Holiday. Gare de Jasper entrée de Greyhound Jasper Train Station Greyhound entrance. Tel : 780-852-7476 / Phone : 780-852-7476

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listed as space allows and at the Publisher’s Discretion.

COMMUNITY SERVICESCOMMUNITY LISTINGS

Young at Heart: Healthy Living for Seniorsbi-monthly workshops will begin Thurs. Oct. 4 with a fall potluck picnic at Centennial Park from noon til 3 pm. All seniors welcome to join us in sharing ideas, inspiring, supporting and having fun together! Call Laurie-Ann Reddick 780-852-6640 (AHS) or Patrick Mooney 780-852-4909 (COS) for more info. Rain location-Pine Grove Manor.

Seniors NewsSeniors Society Annual Meeting Tues., Oct. 9 at 7:30 pm in the Seniors Lounge. Any Seniors (over 55) are welcome. Fall Supper is Thurs., Oct 25.

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & ArchivesJasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives Guest Speaker Michael Beriault speaking on Dr. John Rae: A Wild Sort of Life. Fri., Oct. 12 at 7:30 pm in the Bridgland Room. Did you know explorer John Rae traveled through Yellowhead Pass? Join us as speaker Mike Beriault tells us more about this amazing man.

Family BazaarSat., Oct. 13 at the McCready Centre. New and used maternity, baby and childrens clothing available as well as toys and accessories. Bake sale, 50/50 draw and BBQ as well as an amazing silent auction! For more information contact the Friends of Jasper childcare at [email protected]

DEADLINE FRIDAY AT 5:00 PM

The River Stone Yoga Studio - Classes Beginner Yoga - 6 week session - 12 classes Start Date: Oct 1st. Early Bird Yoga - New Session 5 weeks - 9 sessions Start Date: Sept 26. Yoga for Guys with Terry Start Date:Oct 4th. Pilates with Terry - 6 week session - Start Date: Oct 2nd. Teen Yoga - Start Date: Oct 7th. To Register or for further information please call 780-852-3930 or you can also register for any of our sessions via our new website at: www.riverstoneyogajasper.ca

It’s for the Birds! Edible Birdseed Feeders in forms of Trees, Cottage or Wreath from $20.00 - $30.00. This is a High School Band Fundraiser. See our ad on Jasper Buy & Sell page or email to: [email protected] for more information or orders. Early December delivery for Christmas Gifts.

2 bedroom main floor, N/P, N/S. Prefer quiet adults. Available Nov 1st. Call 780-852-4956.

2 Bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 5 appliances and laundry. Fully furnished, utilities included, cable, private entrance. Located at 613 Geikie St. Rent $1390/month for both or you can rent only one for $700/month. Call 780-852-7266 or 780-852-4404

Winter/Spring accommodation available, Nov 1st to end of April or May. Shorter options available. One or two bedrooms, full kitchen, living room, 3 full bathrooms. Private entrance and laundry facilities available. Ideal for couple or 2 singles. Utilities, cable Tv, Wifi, included. $800 for one bedroom, $1100 for both bedrooms. Looking for quiet, clean, employed tenants. N/P, N/S call 780-852-4326.

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1/2 Duplex in Cabin Creek west. Long-term lease, References required. Call 250-573-4885 or email: [email protected]

Cavell Apt Suites for Rent - Bachelor suites - $680/mth. 1 bedroom apts - $795/mth. 2 bedroom apts - $925/mth. Available Oct 1st. call 780-852-4482

Roommate wanted to share basement suite. Private entrance, N/P, N/S. Available Oct 10th. References required. Minimum 6 month lease required. Call 780-883-9111.

All inclusive Rooms for Rent, reasonable rate, must be single, fully employed and willing to stay long-term. Mature, clean, quiet and responsible. No party people, N/P. Please leave name and number clearly. Call 780-852-3337.

46 Litre Demi-Johns for wine making $45.00. 23 litre Carboys for wine making $25.00 Call 780-852-3006.

Canon GL2 MiniDV Camera with 2 batteries, charger, AC adapter, Cables (Firewire, USB, s-Video) Linc Remote, Wireless Remote, P Filter with Hood, ND Filter, Polorizer, Haze. Plus lots of new Sony tapes, head cleaner and mini DV Rewind Deck. $1400.00 Call 780-852-8515

Lost: Set of artist’s brushes in black roll-up cloth brush holder. Please call 250-352-1951 or email: [email protected] if found.

Home for sale, 207 Ash avenue. Located in quiet neighbourhood, backing onto green space with gorgeous views. 2 bedrooms with 1 storage room. Asking $355,000. Open to offers. 1-250-554-7794

Large serviced residential lots (approx. 84 feet by 140 feet). All lots have unobstructed views. They are located in the Village of Mcbride with easy access to the local airport and downtown amenities. Build yourself or we can arrange the construction for you. They are priced to sell at $40,000.00 which includes the HST. Please contact Dave or Gail at 250-569-0343 for more information.

ATT: Mcbride 3 bedroom house on double corner lot (lots parking) Large deck, lots upgrades, new shingles, 5 appliances, seperate one car garage close to most amenities. $163,000.00 Call Leigh 1-250-569-8807

Valemount - B & B potential. 1/2 acre fenced to highway. Large home, partially furnished. 20 x 24 sunken great room. Floor to ceiling fireplace. Large den. 2 car garage, RV parking, 5 appliances. 4 bedrooms. 1 down. Phone -250-566-1799.

Looking for room mate, fully furnished room $600/month. Call 780-883-0480.

2011 Nissan Versa - 50,000k - $11,000.00. 2010 Nissan Sentra 75,000k - $11000.00. 2011 Nissan Sentra 45,000k -$13000.00. 2010 Nissan Altima 80,000k - $14,500.00. 2011 Nissan Altima 50,000k - $16,500.00. 2011 Nissan Rogue 70,000k - $20,000.00. 2011 Nissan Rogue 40,000k - $21,500.00. Plus G.S.T Please call Candy 780-852-1117.

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The lower portion of Cottonwood Creek, just before it enters the Athabasca River, was once a spawning channel for rainbow trout. Due to the disturbance of the old sewage treatment plant and road construction, trout were blocked from this historical spawning channel. Kudos to Park Warden Ward Hughson and his crew for rehabilitating this creek, to once again allow the rainbows

access upstream past Connaught Drive.Jack- Ladder. This gravel road into the Athabasca

River was once one of my favourite pull-outs on canoe trips down the Athabasca River. Historically it was the location where the Otto brothers pulled out the timber for railroad ties, rafted down from the Whirlpool River. The Park Warden Service has filled in and rehabilitated the old road, in order to allow more natural corridors

for wildlife. Again, kudos to the Warden Service, even though I miss using it, for rehabilitating this already disturbed site.

There are many more examples, where Parks Canada has actually made an effort to uphold their mandate of maintaining ecological integrity within our National Parks. Allowing the VIAD Corp. (USA) Glacier Discovery Walk to be built is not one of them, and is in fact completely opposite to their mandate, and therefore, illegal.

With VIAD’s and Fenton’s hoodwinking illogic however, any previously disturbed site within our National Park can now have a tacky, pointless, commercial monstrosity built on it, regardless of the needs of the wildlife, especially the bighorn sheep and the mountain goats, who use this sensitive area.

Kevin Hasson,Jasper, Alta.


It’s been a rough year on the park’s infrastructure, and there’s no telling when things will be fixed or how much the repairs will cost.

“Currently, we are still in the process of assessing each area in which damage, that we are aware of, has taken place,” Alisson Ogle, communications officer for the park, said about Fifth Bridge at Maligne Canyon, bridges in the backcountry, Cavell Road, Path of the Glacier Trail and the parking lot at Mount Edith Cavell.

“Overall, we need to have a complete picture of all affected infrastructure in the park so that we can set priorities,” wrote Ogle in an email.

To get that picture, Parks is hiring a consultant to do

a geotechnical and safety assessment in the Cavell area and a consultant engineer to assess the damages to Fifth Bridge and the river bank, both of which were hit hard by persistently high water levels this summer.

The assessment of the Cavell area, damaged by the fall of Ghost Glacier on Aug. 10, is expected to take a number of months. The work has not yet begun, though, as the contract is out for tender.

Parks hopes to have the assessment of Fifth Bridge completed this fall, so the area can be reopened for the winter. Currently, engineers are waiting for the water levels to reach their lowest point, so they can begin working on the site.

In the backcountry this summer, Parks staff identified the bridges that were either washed out or damaged by high water levels, and in some areas, they also tried to find a viable trail re-route that would eliminate the need for a bridge.

“Over the winter, we will be taking a broader look at our back country wilderness trails to determine which bridges will be repaired or replaced, and the priorities,” wrote Ogle.

That review, she said, will take into account the number of users on the trails, the cost of constructing, repairing and maintaining new infrastructure, the potential for trail re-routes and the presence of alternative trails that provide a similar experience.

Before all of the assessments are complete, Ogle said, it will be difficult to determine a clear and comprehensive idea of the work that is required to repair the park’s ailing infrastructure.

Therefore, she said, it is also difficult to consider the solutions and accurate costs estimates of those repairs and replacements.”

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Aries: As the week begins, you are concluding items

of business related to finances, investments, or shared

resources. On the 6th you will notice a shift into a new

direction. It will likely be related to contacting people at a

distance, preparing to travel, seeking professional advice, or

focused on education. Don’t be disillusioned by a distraction

on the 7th. It is of short duration.

Taurus: Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the

sector of life related to children, recreation, and romance. The

goddess of love is happy in this territory and often brings new

energy and light wherever she goes. You may choose to give

your time to one who is less fortunate. Good fortune for you

on the 8th to 10th.

Gemini: Take up whatever activities you need on a

daily basis to resolve or prevent health problems. You may feel a

compulsion to clean up files, closets, or other areas of detail. It is

one way of organizing your mind. It is a good time to catalogue,

classify, and coordinate details for your next project.

Cancer: It will be important at this time to use firmness

about your boundaries. This is likely to be particularly so with

children, and even lovers who may want to overrun your plans.

The warrior is in your corner. Count on him for protection.

Others will back off.

Leo: Much of your activity at present is related to the

world “out there”, the people who inhabit your environment.

It is possible you will sense a droop in your own energy near the

8th, but improvement follows the very next day. Overall it is a

good time to share yourself with others.

Virgo: Venus enters your sign this week and will be

traveling “with you” through most of Oct. Her presence gives

you an air of poise and people will simply like how you look.

Often when Venus is prominent we become more interested

in art forms and want to make things in the environment more

attractive. We are also more interested in beautifying ourselves.

Libra the Scales (Sept. 22 to Oct. 22): Saturn is departing your sign and it will be a relief. You have

spent the past cycle working toward redefining who you want

to become in the world. However you may have done it, the

probability is that it was costly in more ways than one. You

know how much you have grown and changed through this

valuable education.

Scorpio: Resources outside your income may

become scarce and cause you to kick into gear. Issues of

money and resources, or matters of personal values will be

prominent as motivators. Hold to your core center rather than

others to keep you balanced in this period.

Sagittarius: Mars, the warrior, enters your sign this

week and will be traveling with you for six weeks. This energy is

best used to handle physically heavy projects or take initiatives

that you might not otherwise tackle. You must take charge of the

energy and focus it productively so it won’t run you.

Capricorn: You have completed a period of mastery

in career or life direction. During the next year you will be

rewarded for it. The community you have developed is a fine

resource. Those who are literally promoted will learn quickly

who is truly a friend. You are moving into “payback” time for

all your hard efforts of the past decade.

Aquarius: You may be completing a period of

education and preparation for a new title in your career or

life direction. Perhaps you have been traveling for the sake of

business, or seeking mastery in some other way. If you love

what you do, then you are on the verge of a leap ahead. If you

are unhappy, then your option to change directions comes soon.

Pisces: Jupiter has been moving rapidly through your

area of home, hearth, property, and family since June. You

have likely made a number of household improvements. Now

the externalized action of those activities will slide into the

background. The family relationships and protecting your

security take the foreground now.

SStargazertargazer

Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at 704-366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments.

Blog: http//www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

For All Signs: There are so many changes and aspects this week that I hardly know where to begin. Mercury,

Venus, and Mars, and Saturn are all changing signs while Jupiter is turning retrograde. The only unaffected signs

are Cancer and Leo. Iʼd have to say that almost everyone will be in “hurry” mode. Traffic will surely be affected

while people change their minds about lanes and whether or not they want to make a turn. Drive watchfully. The change of signs of so many planets suggests an

energy similar to that of a Mercury retrograde. Decisions may be altered and new plans adopted.

For week: October 3 to 9, 2012

BY VIVIAN CAROL

We are a growing company looking to expand our team.Mountain Park Lodges, Human Resources

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FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT FT shiftwork. No exp. req. Duties: serve customers, portion & prepare & wrap; vegetables, meats, sandwiches. Bake bread. Stock refrigerators & supplies. Record food used. Cleaning: stations,

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FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISORFT shiftwork. 2 to 3 years exp. or related College Diploma. Duties: Review & adjust daily sales projections. Prescreen applications. Open & close the restaurant. Supervise, train, delegate shift tasks. Ensure quality standards. Assist in ordering. Record stock used. Responsible for shift cash, till & order accuracy. Serve customers, handle concerns, prepare food, cleaning. $10.00/hour to $13.00/hour, 38+ hrs/wk. 4 positions.

Apply at: Jasper Subway (Kvill Enterprises Ltd.), #626 Connaught Drive, Box 1437,

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Hallcon Crew Transport Inc is looking to hire

LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews within a 200km radius. Vehicle

and training is provided, a clean drivers abstract is required.

Driver must have a Class 4 driver’s license, assistance

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This weekend, The Village of Valemount will be partying like it’s 1962. It has been 50 years since the village was incorporated and they are pulling out all stops.

Beginning Friday evening and through to Sunday night, a variety of events will be taking place all over the village. Gala receptions, pancake breakfasts, workshops, helicopter tours and live music.

Of particular interest is the Airport Dance on Saturday at 8

p.m., where Vancouver’s best dance band will be rocking the village all night long. The Famous Players Band has played for such corporate giants as Toyota, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz and the NBC Media Party for the 2010 Olympics. Advanced tickets for the event must be purchased for $10 and are available at Infinity and the Village office in Valemount.The Valemount Visitor’s Information Centre will be selling tickets to the event on Saturday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Also on Saturday, playing at the Valemount Legion, is Canadian country music artist Duane Steele; this event is free.

On Sunday, Yellowhead Helicopters will be offering

$50 per person tours of the valley starting at 11 a.m. at the Yellowhead Helicopters helipad.

Also on Sunday is the free Anniversary Celebration at the Visitor’s Information Centre at 1 p.m., followed by a harvest dinner at the community hall stating at 4 p.m.; the dinner is $5 and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Sunday night at the airport enjoy an old-fashioned drive-in movie: 7 p.m. will feature the Chronicles of Narnia and starting at 9 p.m. enjoy the classic musical Grease.

For more information on Valemount’s celebration events, call the Valemount Village Office at 250-566-4435.

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Above: Honourable Heather Klimchuck, minister of culture, attended lunch with students at the Jasper Elementary School library on Friday, Sept. 28. Below: Klimchuck received a tour of the municipal library renovations. DANIEL BETTS PHOTOS


It was a particularly notable week in Jasper for visiting dignitaries. In celebration of Alberta Culture Days, Minister of Culture, Heather Klimchuk, visited Jasper Elementary School (JES) to meet with students and teachers. She arrived just in time to witness students painting rocks and making chalk drawings on the sidewalks in front of JES. She was also treated to music by the JES recorder band.

Klimchuk was greeted by superintendent of schools, Cory Gray and Betsy DeClercq, school trustee for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division, as well as Principal Raymond Blanchette-Dube and Vice Principal Paulette Trottier.

Klimchuck received the grand tour of JES by students Hope Deagle and Jessa Czornoi, who showed the minister the fall themed artwork students used to decorate the halls.

Klimchuck next attended lunch in the school library with several students, which was hosted by Marianne Garrah, with Habitat for the Arts. The minister asked the children and teachers many questions and learned a great deal about JES and the many programs promoting arts and culture.

Klimchuck was particularly taken by the view the children had outside their window,

suggesting it was more than just spectacular.“It’s healing,” said Klimchuck.Klimchuck noted her opinion that Jasper

was an important point in the middle of a “tourism triangle,” which included Banff and Edmonton. She felt it was important to promote Jasper’s culture.

The students each received t-shirts and pins as a parting gift from the minister.

Klimchuck was next greeted by Mayor Richard Ireland, Parks Canada staff, including Supt. Greg Fenton, and the construction superintendent for the municipal library renovation project. K l i mchuck rece ived a t ou r of t he construction site and learned about how Habitat for the Arts and Jasper Artists Guild would have a centre within the new building. While visiting the future “cultural centre” Klimchuck was fascinated to learn about its many features. While visiting the future pottery room, she received a brand new handmade bowl, part of the Bowls with Souls event that would take place later in the week.

Klimchuck also received some history and insight into the delicate restorations of the old library building, such as the careful consideration into preserving the 86-year-old glass panes in the windows and the restoration of the original brass heating units, which will be re-installed for show only.

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