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Last Saturday and Sunday, eight teams from around the province

participated in the Buck Howery Memorial Fastball in the Rockies

Tournament. The Irma Royals came out on top with their 17-7 win over

the Edmonton Aces. DANIEL BETTS PHOTO

FASTBALL INTHE ROCKIES:

2 the fi tzhugh, JASPER, AB THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

By DANIEL BETTSEditor

The legacy of the Swift Creek crisis, which occurred at the end of June, continues to cause significant problems for the Village of Valemount.

During the emergency in June, Swift Creek swelled its banks destroying the weir and causing significant amounts of debris and silt to enter the pump house, which supplies the village water reservoir. The overworked main pumps were sent away for required repairs and, as a result, two back-up pumps were put into use.

On Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2, the two back-up pumps failed, one after the other. For much of Sunday, Village of Valemount Public Works was busy attempting to repair the pumps, while village staff searched for a solution. The Valemount Fire Department was also called in to assist.

At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the Village of Valemount issued water restrictions to its residents. Residents were asked to limit showers and toilet flushing and to not do laundry or water lawns.

On the morning of Monday, Sept. 3, many village residents discovered they had no water pressure in their homes. The reservoir had run dry and the village had turned off the water. As an emergency contingency, a rental pump was ordered from Edmonton. While the pump had arrived, hooking it up to the system required specialty parts, expertise and time.

On Monday afternoon, at about 1:30 p.m., with help from the Village of Valemount Fire Department, the temporary pump was successfully connected to the system and water was once again being pushed uphill to the reservoir. Unfortunately, the system was far from repaired.

According to Andru McCracken, mayor of Valemount, a number of technical challenges prevented the system from coming back online.

Firstly, the reservoir had been depleted, so an attempt to turn the system back on would simply have drained it again.

Another problem, which the village attempted to manually bypass, is that the system performs an automatic system flush every 24 hours, which uses a considerable

amount of water.“We got the system working. We got to do

a little tweaking to make sure we can get it up to where it needs to be,” said McCracken on Monday afternoon.

McCracken acknowledged and thanked public works for their hard work. He also noted the expertise of the Valemount Fire Department.

“It really helped us out.” McCracken also extended a big “thank

you” to the Junior Canadian Rangers for their help in delivering flyers door-to-door.

McCracken felt public works was working hard and thinking out of the box in order to get the temporary pump up and working, as some ingenuity had been required.

“We have some electricians that have been in here [at the pump house] since yesterday working constantly on fixing the pumps and bringing them back up to speed,” said McCracken. “It was a really catastrophic event that caught us off guard.”

At about 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon, McCracken reported the water system was in operation at one-third pumping capacity and the village was working to provide critical water services. An estimated water restoration time was first given for 6:30 p.m. and later revised to 8 p.m.

A little after 8 p.m., the village water system, although operating at very low pressure, was turned back on, much to the relief of village residents.

At least one of the local restaurants, Caribou Grill, opened for business, advertising a “late dinner” over Facebook.

During the incident, Facebook chatter

ranged between sympathetic support for the village to frustration and anger in regard to how the crisis was handled.

McCracken thanked the local media for their help in keeping the village informed during the event and promised a more in-depth report as to the circumstances that led to the crisis.

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By NICOLE VEERMANReporter/Photographer

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division has assumed ownership of a self-sustaining classroom that’s set to arrive in Jasper next May.

The modular classroom is a prototype for a project called SEED: sustainable education every day. The ultimate goal of the program is to have a SEED classroom on every continent by 2014, and to use those structures to teach students about sustainability and sustainable design.

Jasper was chosen by Seattle-based sustainable designer Stacy Smedley to be the first community to receive one of her self-sustaining classrooms after she heard the Sustainability Club for Youth present in Portland, Ore. last May.

By assuming ownership of the structure, GYPSD has completed the first step in the process of bringing a SEED classroom to Jasper.

“That’s a big step,” said Adam Robb, who teaches the Jasper Junior/Senior High School’s sustainability class. “It means it will be on GYPSD land and GYPSD will assume all of the maintenance and custodial costs once it is built.

“I wasn’t sure if they would go for that or not, but they did.”Now it’s a matter of approving the location, said Robb,

noting that the school board has proposed a site in the end zone of the elementary school soccer field, between the soccer net and the fence.

“It wasn’t our first choice,” he said, “but I think that’s a pretty good solution that will fit everyone’s needs.”

The location will have to be voted on at a future school board meeting, and it will also need approval from the municipality and Parks Canada. Then, once the location is nailed down, a foundation will have to be built for the modular classroom.

Before making its way North, Jasper’s classroom will first be on display in Seattle at the Living Futures Conference – a conference the Sustainability Club for

Youth attends each year.Following the conference, the SEED will follow the

students home on the back of a truck.The core of the classroom structure, with all of its systems

– solar panels, rainwater collection, etc. – will be shipped in one piece. Then, once the structure is in place, the remainder of the walls and roof will be built with local materials, ultimately creating a self-sustaining living classroom.

With things moving ahead smoothly, Robb said with a laugh, “It’s weird to get good news. I’m not used to it,” referring to the disappointing experience of working with the provincial government to make the new high school the first net-zero school in Alberta.

“It’s very cool that something very tangible, something we’ve been working on, will be here in Jasper soon. It’s awesome. It will prove to all of these kids that their work is really valuable.”

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Participants in Jasperʼs newest high school sport – six-man football, taken at a practice last spring.


The Jasper Glaciers are revving up for their first-ever home game tomorrow, Sept. 7, against the Hinton Wolfpack, and they’re hoping the whole town will come out to show their support.

“I want this town to come together

on the seventh for that first game,” said Martin Kreiner, a Grade 10 student at École Desrochers who has been playing football for nearly a decade. “I want that game to be huge.”

Jasper’s six-man football team formed last spring and includes boys from both Jasper Junior/Senior High School and École Desrochers.

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Six-man football kicks off in Jasper


INBRIEFCanadian football icon in JasperThe Grey Cup is coming to Jasper Sept. 13.

The iconic Canadian trophy is travelling across the country on VIA Rail, stopping in 100 communities along the way.

On the train will be three cars devoted to the cup and Canadian Football League history. All three will be open to the public.

“Come get your picture with the Grey Cup and take a look at the history,” said Yvonne McNabb, director of culture and recreation for the municipality.

The train is expected to arrive at the station around 10 a.m. and is tentatively scheduled to remain until 1 p.m.

Tire slasher soughtThe Jasper RCMP is requesting your assistance in apprehending the perpetrators of mischief. Between 10 p.m. on Aug. 31 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 1, suspects slashed the tires of four vehicles parked along the 800 block of Miette Avenue.

Should anyone have information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible, please contact the Jasper RCMP at 780-852-4421 or Crimestoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Unwelcome graffiti on Jasper businessesSometime between 11 p.m. on Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. on Aug. 29, graffiti was spray painted onto a building located in the alley between Mac’s on Patricia Street and Jasper Park Liquor on Connaught Drive. Jasper RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person or persons responsible for this mischief.

If anyone has any information regarding this occurrence, please contact the Jasper RCMP Detachment directly at 780-852-4421 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

NATIONAL PARK NEWS SEPTEMBER 6SEPTEMBER 6FALL BEAR ACTIVITY: REMINDER TO REMOVE OR SECURE BEAR ATTRACTANTSWith the summer coming to an end, frost is starting to form at higher elevations, killing off berries and other food sources for bears. This change forces bears down to Jasper’s valley bottoms, in a final push for food before winter.

Parks Canada reminds all residents and businesses of the need to manage potential bear attractants. These include grease bins, compost, recycling, garbage, fruit trees, ornamental berry bushes and even bird feeders.

If a bear discovers these unnatural food sources and becomes food-conditioned, it becomes a public safety risk, which can ultimately lead to the destruction of the animal.

By understanding bears and their behaviour and taking care not to attract them into town with potential food rewards, visitors and residents can help keep bears wild and alive.

TIPS FOR LIVING WITH BEARS AND OTHER WILDLIFE

• Use bear-proof garbage, grease and recycling containers at all times. Ensure they are closed properly and securely latched at all times. • Keep garbage, grease and recycling containers clean at all times. Check for spills and leaks daily. • Store compost bins indoors. • Keep kitchen doors closed. • Trim or pick fruit off trees where necessary.• Hunters must dispose of carcasses in an appropriate manner, including in the wildlife bin at the Jasper transfer station.

ELK RUTTING SEASON HAS BEGUN The elk mating season has begun and will last until mid-

October. During this time bull elk become extremely aggressive. Warning signs that read “ATTENTION – Elk Mating” have been posted at areas where elk herds often gather, including Whistlers Campground, various locations in the town site, and at the Jasper Park Lodge.

What you need to know:• Keep at least 30 metres away from all elk and never get between a male and the females.• Do not park your vehicle between a male and the females; elk may charge at your vehicle.• There is a “Code of Conduct for Wildlife Photographers” brochure available at the Information Centre.

TIPS on how to avoid and handle ELK ENCOUNTERS:

• Travel in a group.• Watch for elk at all times and detour around them. Try to walk around elk on the high side of a slope or up-hill.• Stay back at least 30 metres.• Keep your dog on a leash at all times. An unleashed dog may prompt an elk to become aggressive as they view the dog as a predator (wolf or coyote).• Carry pepper spray, a walking stick or an umbrella as protection.• Act dominant if an elk gets too close. Raise your arms or any big object (jacket or umbrella) to make yourself appear larger, maintain eye contact, and never turn your back or run. Climb a tree or keep an object, like a tree or large rock, between you and the elk. Back slowly out of the area. Warn other hikers of an elk ahead and report the incident immediately to Parks Canada dispatch at 780-852-6155.• If you are knocked down or fall, get up and try to move to cover or use an object to protect yourself.• DO NOT PLAY DEAD.

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The annual Victim Services Golf Tournament, which sold out Aug. 15, is set to commence with a “shotgun start” at 8 a.m. on Sept. 7.

Last year, the tournament raised almost $9,000 to support the vital community service.

According to Paul Schmidt, unit coordinator for Jasper Victim Services, many of the 144 golfers, both locals and those from out of town, look forward to the event every

year. Participants will be trying to win the $10,000 hole-in-one prize, as well as many other prizes along the course.

This year, Schmidt says the after game dinner is a step-up from previous years and will be held at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre, with drinks at 5 p.m. and dinner starting at 6 p.m.

“It’s a pretty fun night,” said Schmidt, noting there are more prizes and a silent auction. Tickets for dinner are still available for $50. For more information, contact Victim Services at 780-852-2275.

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FOOTBALL continued from page 3

The Glaciers are one of nearly 20 teams in the league supervised by the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA).

Kreiner, who won a bronze medal at the Alberta Summer Games earlier this summer with Edmonton Elite, said he’s excited to be a part of this brand new team.

“It’s a year for us to be underdogs,” he said. “I think it’s really cool. I’ve always wanted to see a team grow up like this. It’s exhilarating. I’m really looking forward to it and I know all of my teammates are, too.”

The team’s head coach is Jeff Wadsworth, with Adam Robb serving as the offensive co-ordinator and Fred

Kreiner as the defensive co-ordinator. Assistant coaches are Ray Robinson, Aaron Parcels and Murray Ostrander, with Tamar Couture as the team manager and Laurent Bolduc as the equipment manager.

Tomorrow’s game at Centennial Park starts at 4 p.m. “We encourage the public to come out and watch the

first-ever football game in Jasper,” said Fred Kriener.The Glaciers have two more home games coming up,

as well. One on Sept. 21 against the Sunchild Bisons from Rocky Mountain House and another on Oct. 12 against the Frank Maddock Warriors of Drayton Valley.

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More photos taken from last years practice.


I want that game to be huge.Martin Kreiner,

Jasper Glaciers football player on their opening

game on Sept. 7.

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A born and raised Jasperite has finished her first book of bite-size wisdom, photographs and poetry and is now on the hunt for publishers.

The book, B is for Brilliant, not Bully, was inspired by the story of a young boy in Southern Alberta.

“I saw something on Oprah in her last season,” said Judy Gieselman, author of the 91-page book. “It was about a little boy being bullied in school. It was horrible, and I cried. So, I thought, if I could do anything to bring a word to this issue, then I’m going to try. That’s when I started to put it together last fall.”

The book is broken up into five parts: The Bully, The Victim, The Inner Child, Wisdom, and Intention Cards. Each page contains either a photo with a small piece of wisdom or a longer-form poem.

Gieselman said she wrote the book so that it can be picked up each day and “each day you would find a new truth.”

“It’s quite spiritual. I do say God in it,” she said. But, for those who don’t identify with that word, she said, she would rather they replace it with one that is true to them, rather than disregard the book all together.

“Please don’t use judgement on that word. If you don’t

like it, don’t read that word in it. There’s some spiritual wisdom that we can all use from that book,” she said.

Although the book was inspired by a young boy being bullied at school, she said it’s not just written for kids, it’s written for people of all ages.

“We bully ourselves by diet plans, by our judgements that we lay upon ourselves, by our peers, by the bully itself. This book is for everybody. It’s betterment for all people.”

Gieselman hopes to see her book published electronically – for E-Readers – and in hardcopy. Her goal is to have a copy in her hands by the end of September.

Although she doesn’t know where the book will go, she said it doesn’t matter.

“I grew through writing it and I hope somebody grows by reading it.

“I’m hoping it will touch a lot of people.”

Excerpt:This new day

I will look kindly uponEach moment and fill the air

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U EPISODE 42: BOOTS FOR THE DECK-HAND V

JJoe was in town at Crumby’s store trying on a new pair of work-boots to help outfit himself for his forthcoming position as deck-hand. The pay cheque Mr. Bates had

given him was for $12. The ill-fated dynamite boat-run had been a short two weeks employment for Joe. However, his emergency ‘moonshine money’ was still carefully hidden in the lining of his coat.

“That job sure didn’t last long,” thought Joe to himself as he paid for the boots. His old boots were falling apart.

Mr. Crumby, the store’s proprietor, was eager to accept Joe’s cheque. When Joe pretended to be reluctant to part with more of his money, Crumby handed over the change and offered, “Why don’t you visit the photographer, next door. Mr. MacKay can secure a handsome likeness for a small charge. For a photographic portrait, MacKay’s the man to see.”

Once outside in the street, Joe tested the work-boots. He laced them up and threw his old mud-kickers on a rubbish heap. Off he went on a walk down to the river. The new boots squeaked with every step.

Soon he stood on the strip of land at the end of Main Street that formed a peninsula. The racing water of the Fraser River flowed past him on three sides. There seemed

to be a healthy spring run-off this year and Joe observed the level of the water with great interest as he stood taking deep breaths of good ol’ mountain air.

The water looks quite deep, thought Joe. They’d have no trouble getting paddle-wheelers around the bend this year. Two large rusty donkey engines sat on edge of the river bank with cables still wrapped around their winch-drums. These were the same devices that were employed the previous year to help maneuver the two sternwheeler hulls over a shallow gravel bar. After a few more deep breaths, Joe headed back to town counting the lady barber shops on his way.

Joe was drawn to the photographic studio next to Crumby’s. The shop had a small hand-painted sign attached to the front door with roofing nails. The sign read, “MacKay’s Studio - Taker of Likenesses.” Joe was soon standing in Mr. MacKay’s photo salon.

In the next episode, The Big Shoot, Joe gets his first portrait taken right in the heart of Tête Jaune Cache and also is enlightened by a disturbing and shameful part of British Columbia’s earlier history.

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Farewell to summerThe last weekend of summer is behind us and children are back in school. Now begins the final march through time toward the end of the year.

This time of year feels decisively different from the rest. It is almost like we suddenly realize eight months have gone by and only four months remain to revisit that long list of tasks and resolutions we so vehemently promised ourselves to complete by the end of the year. Projects we’ve neglected all summer begin to demand their completion.

The start of school acts like a signal to us that it is time to prepare for the inevitability of winter.

Already there is a chill in the air and the dwindling daylight hours are far more noticeable. Sure, there might be a couple more weekends to take advantage of. A weekend backcountry trip is still a possibility, but don’t forget your woolies, and the heavier sleeping bag.

Who are we really kidding though? The reality is that soon the hiking gear will go back into storage. It is time to consider what is going to be needed for ski season or any of our favourite winter sports. Hockey season is only a month away and in some places curling has already started.

Fall isn’t here quite yet, but we can feel it on the wind coming down the valley. We can see it in the subtle colour changes on the leaves, and the light dustings of snow on the mountain peaks in the early morning. Soon, we will wake to frost on our windshields and the heavier jackets will need to be fetched from hiding in the back of closets. The tires on our cars will soon need to be changed out, particularly if we plan to drive farther than our driveways.

With a sigh, we go about our business. The streets are less busy as visitors and summer workers take flight like migrating birds, and seasonal businesses close their shops in response.

Thankfully, festivals and fall holidays will soon be upon us; Dark Sky, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Remembrance Day and of course...we won’t say it. It is far too soon to utter that particular word. Yet, it is coming nonetheless.

Farewell summer of 2012. We look forward now to the remains of the year. May it be smooth, worry free and productive.

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CORRECTIONIn the Aug. 30 issue of the Fitzhugh in the Court News article, Tanner MacDonald was incorrectly cited as plead-ing guilty to the charge of utter threats. MacDonald in fact pled guilty to mischief. The Fitzhugh regrets the error.

Dear Editor,

Well, the sad day has finally arrived – the closure of the off-leash park. But wait, there is a small corner of Centennial Park that has been converted into a dog park at the last minute.

It actually is not a bad little area and will do fine as a temporary space. It might even do well as a long-term

solution if coupled with another, larger area in town. But alas, town council is not going this route. Instead they are insisting on developing a section of Sleepy Hollow Road. This is in spite of the fact that this location does not meet the needs of many dog owners and that there are spiralling, and at this moment largely unknown, costs. It really is very disappointing.

See LETTER page 11

Dog owners ‘have lost faith’

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It is back for a second year. On Sat., Sept. 8, marathon runners from all over the globe will be participating in the second annual Mount Robson Marathon.

According to Darryl Polyk, of the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA), runners from as far away as Berlin, Germany and the United States will be joining over 335 registered participants, including many from Jasper and the Robson Valley, in this year’s marathon.

“It’s a great event and it’s growing,” said Polyk.As of press time, 125 runners, just 25 shy of the maximum

allowed, will take part in a full-marathon. Starting at the Mount Robson Visitor Information Centre, runners will wind their way up Mount Robson to the Hargrave Shelter at Berg Lake, and return.

One hundred and fifty runners, the maximum allowed, will take part in the half-marathon, following half the route of the full marathon.

As of press time, 60 runners, 40 shy of the maximum allowed, will participate in the new Kinney Lake run, a 12-kilometre route for the less adventurous yet physically fit. The run begins at the visitor information centre, follows the Berg Lake Trail to Kinney Lake and back.

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MARATHON from page 7

Polyk noted that Robson Valley participation has “really boomed this year.” Last year just 10 participants were from the Robson Valley, while this year over 27 runners have signed on.

“Even the Mayor (Andru McCracken) is out running,” noted Polyk.

Polyk mused a challenge between McCracken and Mayor Richard Ireland, but said that dream is likely a few years off.

This year, runners will be using “chip-timing,” a device built into the runner’s bib that will accurately record their times when they run across the start/finish line. Unfortunately no new participants can register the day of the marathon, as the chips need to be prepared ahead of time. Registration for the marathon closed Monday evening.

Kids are invited to run either the one-and-a-half-

kilometre double loop or the single loop three-quarter- kilometre run near the visitor information centre.

Besides watching the thrilling results, spectators are invited to enjoy performances by the Valemount Oldtimers, as well as a “Paint Mount Robson” demonstration by local artists. Spectators will also have the opportunity to make their own souvenir when they are invited to paint pennants. Face painting will be available for kids also.

Patricia Thoni, president of YORA, noted the marathon is still in need of volunteers.

“They don’t necessarily have to go up the trail, we need most of them for the lower areas. They don’t need to hike up the trail and camp,” said Thoni.

“It’s great that the participation levels have gone so high up in the valley, but it means we’ve lost volunteers, so if people are still wanting to volunteer they can call either of us,” added Polyk.

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of Mount Robson Provincial Park and YORA hopes to host a third marathon in its honour.

“As long as everything goes well this year we are hopeful we’ll have another event next year. I don’t know why we wouldn’t keep going,” said Polyk.

Race Day Schedule of Running Events• 6:30 a.m. – Race package pick up available at Mount Robson Visitor Centre• 6:45 a.m.– “Chip check” available at start/finish line• 7:30 a.m.– Full Marathon start (pre-race briefing 10 minutes earlier)• 9:00 a.m.– Half Marathon start (pre-race briefing 10 minutes earlier)• 12:00 p.m – 12-km Kinney start (pre-race briefing 10 minutes earlier)• 2:00 p.m – Kids Fun Runs (ages two and up) – 0.75-km and 1.5-km events – parents may run with younger children• 3:00 p.m – Awards ceremony at Mount Robson Visitor Centre, including draw prizes

Other ActivitiesFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will a few activities going on

around the Mount Robson Visitor Centre. Learn how to “Paint Mount Robson” with local artists on the viewing platform at the rear of the Mount Robson Visitor Centre. The Valemount Oldtimers musical group will be performing in the start/finish area. And for the kids, there will be face painting.

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Although the controversial Glacier Discovery Walk has long since been approved and construction has already begun on the site, critics of the project are holding a public demonstration tomorrow, Sept. 7, near the Icefields Centre.

“We know the decision’s been made and the government would likely get sued if it tried to change it now,” said Kim Wallace, one of the demonstration organizers. “We just want them to know that we’re here and we’re watching and we don’t need to be told what is best for us. We are asking our government to represent us not to dictate to us.”

Wallace said the widely-criticized 400-metre interpretive walkway currently being built by Brewster Travel Canada at the Tangle Ridge viewpoint on Highway 93 is now just an example of the federal government’s bad decisions – decisions that, she says, will no longer be tolerated.

“They can’t force these decisions down our throats. We’re going to stand up and we’re going to say no.

“We’re delivering a message, asking for accountability and transparency and responsiveness, not just a check box that said they did public consult.”

The belief that the public consultation period was

just a procedural check in the box for Parks Canada and Brewsters, is one that’s widely held by opponents of the Glacier Discovery Walk.

Many say the decision to go ahead with the project was made well before the consultation period had even begun.

Jasper National Park Supt. Greg Fenton disputed that claim following the project approval last February, though, saying it was his decision and it was made after consideration of all of the public feedback, both for and against the project.

Despite his assurance, Jill Seaton, chair of the Jasper Environmental Association, said she f inds it hard to believe the 2,000 comments on the environmental assessment and 180,000 signatures on the online petition were given much thought.

“The people are not asking for this,” she said. “People want the natural wilderness, the whole feel of nature, the ability to soak it up. They don’t want gimmicky things like this.”

With that in mind, tomorrow’s demonstration will be both a message to the federal government and a celebration of Canada’s parks “as they are,” said Seaton. “We’re going to celebrate the beauty of our national parks and to protest recent decisions by the federal government, like the Glacier Discovery Walk, that could start a dangerous precedent for other developments along this world-famous parkway and

throughout our Canadian national parks.”The demonstration, which runs from noon until 4 p.m.,

will include music, speeches and skits. The award-winning Discovery Walk design, by Sturgess

Architecture, consists of a 400-metre interpretive boardwalk, with a glass-floored observation deck suspended 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley.

Construction began in July, closing the Tangle Ridge viewpoint to tourists and locals alike.

The parking lot at Tangle Ridge will remain closed to vehicles once the boardwalk is complete. Visitors who want to stop at the viewpoint will have to take a free bus ride to the site from the Icefield Centre, located about six kilometres to the south.

If visitors choose, they can then pay an admission fee of between $15 and $29 to take an interpretive tour on the Discovery Walk. If not, they can stand at a public viewpoint at no charge.

Since the suspended glass walkway was first proposed by Brewster Travel Canada last year, there has been push back from environmentalists who see the project as privatizing a piece of Jasper National Park, while also jeopardizing the park’s ecological integrity.

[email protected]

Discovery Walk critics to gather at Icefi elds Centre

PUBLIC HEARINGCommittee of Adjustments (Planning

and Development Advisory Committee) 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 20, 2012Grand Trunk Paci c Boardroom, Jasper

Heritage Railway Station607 Connaught Drive, Jasper

Meeting Agenda: • Block 11, Lot BU, 715 Patricia Street, Jasper – The proponent has applied to operate one room of Private Home Accommodation, which is a discretionary use.

• Block 13, Lot 20, 108 Connaught Drive, Jasper – The proponent has applied to operate one room of Private Home Accommodation, which is a discretionary use.

• Block 16, Lot 15, 227 Bonhomme Street – The proponent has applied to vary the maximum permitted size of an accessory building (leave as existing).

Parties affected by these applications are invited to make written or oral presentations to the committee. Oral presentations at the meeting are limited to 5 minutes and are by appointment only. Written presentations to a maximum of 500 words may be submitted to the Development Of ce. To make an appointment or submit a written presentation, contact the Parks Canada Development Of ce at 780-852-1884 no later than 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

Development Permits and the Planning & Development Advisory Committee Notices will be posted in the lobby of the Jasper Heritage Railway Station - Parks Canada administration building, 607 Connaught Drive, Jasper, and also announced on the following web-site:http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/plan/plan6.aspx

AUDIENCE PUBLIQUE Comité des dérogations (Comité consultatif

de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement)Le jeudi 20 septembre 2012, à 15 h 30Salle de réunion Grand Trunk Paci c,

gare ferroviaire patrimoniale de Jasper 607 Connaught Drive, Jasper

Ordre du jour : • Bloc 11, lot BU, 715 rue Patricia, Jasper –Le promoteur a présenté une demande pour une activité discrétionnaire, à savoir l’exploitation d’un gîte touristique d’une chambre.

• Bloc 13, lot 20, 108 Connaught Drive, Jasper – Le promoteur a présenté une demande pour une activité discrétionnaire, à savoir l’exploitation d’un gîte touristique d’une chambre.

• Bloc 16, lot 15 – 227 rue Bonhomme, Jasper – Le promoteur a présenté une demande pour déroger aux exigences liées à la dimension maximale autorisée d’un bâtiment annexe. (laisser tel quel)

Les parties concernées par cette demande sont invitées à présenter leurs commentaires de vive voix ou par écrit au comité. Les exposés ne doivent pas durer plus de cinq minutes, et les présentateurs doivent prendre rendez-vous. Les mémoires, qui doivent contenir un maximum de 500 mots, peuvent être déposés au Bureau d’aménagement. Pour prendre rendez-vous ou pour soumettre un mémoire, appelez le Bureau d’aménagement de Parcs Canada au 780-852-1884, au plus tard le mercredi 19 septembre 2012 à 13 h.

Les avis concernant les permis d’aménagement et les projets soumis au Comité consultatif sur l’urbanisme et l’aménagement seront af chés à l’accueil du Centre administratif de Parcs Canada, dans la gare ferroviaire patrimoniale de Jasper, située au 607 Connaught Drive, à Jasper. Ils seront également publiés dans le site Web suivant :http://www.pc.gc.ca/fra/pn-np/ab/jasper/plan/plan6.aspx

For more info, class descriptions and fees, check us out online at

www.thefi tnessnetwork or visit the Fitness Network Facebook page

or call Lourdes at 780.852.9601 or Katy at 780.852.3657.

All classes take place in the Fitness Network Studio, located in the basement of the Jasper Activity Centre.

LETTER from page 6

Many months ago council asked dog owners to gather information about the use of the dog park. We collected statistics, signatures and let ters f rom different community representatives and presented it in a comprehensive package to council. They asked us what was needed to make a dog park that would meet the needs of the user group. We outlined a number of key requirements that would make for a successful dog park. Our main points were that it be large, securely fenced,

grassed, have some sort of light and water source and, above all, be central and hence accessible for townspeople and tourists alike, including the elderly, children and people with disabilities.

The site that council selected is not central, is not particularly large, has no water source, has wild grasses that cannot be cut and is not user-friendly, especially for the young, the old and those who are less mobile. It appears to us that council has totally ignored both the information that we so painstakingly gathered and our recommendations for an off-leash park that

will meet the needs of the community it is being created to serve.

I know that there are few places available for a dog park, but there are other places that would serve us better, even on a temporary basis until it is decided exactly what will happen with the high school land, or at least until we know just what the costs of building and maintaining a dog park on Sleepy Hollow Road will entail.

I feel that council has dropped the ball and has stonewalled us throughout the entire process. I have come away from this

process disheartened. I don’t believe that democracy was well served. It seems that council had made up their minds from the very beginning and never had any intention of actually listening to us. I can see their look of indignation and perhaps anger as they read this, but, from my point of view, this is how the whole situation appeared. I, and many other dog owners, have lost faith. Too bad!

Janet Jones,Jasper, Alta.


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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, pull tickets and chasing the queen at 5:30pm Wednesdays. 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.

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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Pap Tests: Book your pap test with a female registered nurse. September 10. Call Jasper Community Health Services at 780-852-4759 for an appointment.

Seniors News: General Meeting - Monday Sept 10 at 7:30 pm in the Seniors lounge. Fees are now payable to any executive member.

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives•Guest speaker at Pine Bungalows: Ian McLaren on September 15 at 7:30 pm. JYHS members only. Bring proof of membership. Car pooling is encouraged. Ian will be speaking about on the human history of Jasper National Park.•Our last mini outing of the summer is: September 18th at the Jack Hilworth Home - 712 Patricia Street. All mini outings are free and start at 10:30 am. We will share information about Jasperʼs historic buildings. Bring a mug and weʼll provide the coffee & goodies!•JYMA Fall Outing At the Jasper Cemetery on Sunday, September 23 from 1 to 4 pm.

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Aries: This month is a time that will test the strength

of your relationships. Dormant or hidden tensions that are

gnawing at the edges of any relationship are likely to become

apparent now. Make an effort to recognize the difference

between ego conflicts and genuine difference of opinion. A

good relationship is more important than being “right”.

Taurus: Your romantic side is cooperating well

with your nurturing side at this time. This is especially good

for female friendships. Make a date for lunch and reconnect

with people you like. You and a significant other are bringing

closure to a long cycle in a creative way this week.

Gemini: You have an odd mix of energies this week.

During the first half you may have a tendency to obsess and

worry over matters that may never happen. As you move into the

weekend you will cast off that dark cloud. The probability is that

you will have a fun weekend. Attitude makes all the difference.

Cancer: During this week you will enjoy home, hearth,

and family. That also includes those whom you think of as an

extended family, such as coworkers or maybe a special circle

of friends. The arts and all things of beauty are of a special

pleasure to you now.

Leo: Venus enters your sign this week and will be traveling

“with you” through Sept. 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.

Virgo the Virgin (Aug. 22 - Sept. 22): You have a desire to celebrate. The temptation to overspend

is strong. Consider what would be fun and interesting that

doesn’t require a big expenditure. Activities concerning

education, publishing, the law, and travel have positive

aspects. You are talkative and in an exploring frame of mind.

Libra: Venus, your ruling planet, travels with you into

the territory of friendships, community and organizational

affairs. Over the next three weeks she will enhance your

presence at any activity in this sphere. It is a good time to plan

a party for friends or to meet new people at other gatherings.

Scorpio: This week you have opportunities to

mend fences and heal old wounds with family and friends. If

you can let go of that sting in your tail, many things in your

life will go more smoothly, including relationship to your

children. Don’t swallow anger, but do try to talk it through

with someone you love.

Sagittarius: Your frame of mind is expansive

and optimistic. You want to talk to everybody in sight, but

particularly to those closest to you. Archers with clientele will

have a busy week with lots of appointments and people asking

questions. You will make a friend of each of them.

Capricorn: It is possible that you will experience a

dip in your frame of mind. Perhaps you simply feel somber at

this time. Don’t let it trouble you because this is brief. On the

whole you are experiencing healing and more opportunities

to enjoy your relationships.

Aquarius: You are working toward a significant

shift in focus that begins in November. At present it is time

to pull things together, tie up loose ends, and finish with all

the balls in the air. You may be feeling the pressure already.

Take your time and do things well. You will then feel proud

of yourself.

Pisces: This week brings lots of social activity into your

home. You may be participating in more than one reunion of

folks you have not seen for a while. Your health has been a

bit fragile this summer. Don’t push yourself over the edge. Get

some rest and take your vitamins.

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: I have written several columns about the importance of the Uranus/Pluto squares over the next three

years. Now I want to interpret the message in a different way. Challenging aspects do not occur to harass humans. They always convey a message. This series is more dramatic than

anything we have seen since the era of the Great Depression. We are asked to make decisions that are far more mature than in the past. Our war toys and our economic systems

serve the god of the Ego, and have outworn their time on this planet. Now, more than ever in the past, we must focus upon

the consciousness that will help us create more deliberate and more mature choices. This is both individual and global.

For week: September 5 to 11, 2012

BY VIVIAN CAROL

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YOUR AD IN THE FITZHUGHYOUR AD IN THE FITZHUGH

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

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Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation, full time and

part time opportunities are available. If interested

or if you have any questions please contact:

Email: [email protected] Phone: 403-815-2131

Fax: 403-980-0558

The Fitzhugh newspaper is now hiring for the position of

DISTRIBUTOR/DRIVERThis is a contract position - work duties involve the pickup of the Fitzhugh

newspaper from a Transport Truck in Hinton and distribution of Fitzhugh

newspaper and the pickup and delivery of The Vue in Jasper once a week.

As well as the responsibility for fi lling out a return sheet each week and

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The Accounting & payroll administrator works as part of the finance team.

They are responsible for running a bi-weekly payroll for between 40 & 300 staff,

season dependent, maintaining the employee data on the accounting

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Core Competencies : • Experience of financial / accounting software – Great Plains • Experience of data management software - RTP • Knowledge of Payroll & Employment standards • Statutory pay, working hours & foreign workers • Strong Numeracy skills • Microsoft Excel experince • Good organizational skills • Ability to work with tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

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• Filing

Accounts Payable: • General ledger • Collate Purchase orders, delivery notes & invoices • Staff Expenses • Great plains – accounting package • Data Management • Filing • AP Aged Trial Balance • Payment processing

• Vendor account reconciliation

Provide administration support to Financial Controller: • Providing support to the financial controller as required. • Financial year end support • Provide cover for Accounts Receivable (daily tasks 2/7days) • Production of Daily Sales report • Season pass sales

• RTP data management

Contact: Charlene Milne, Human Resources Supervisor

[email protected]

Is currently seeking to fill the following position:

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Reports to: Business Support Supervisor (or Financial Controller)

This is a full time role - 5/7 days a week

The Revenue & AR Co-Ordinator works as part of the finance team.

They are responsible for producing daily revenue reports for the

business and the administration of accounts receivable

Core Competencies : • Experience with financial / accounting software – Great Plains • Experience of data management software - RTP • Excellent numeracy skills • Microsoft Excel experience • Ability to work to tight deadlines

• Flexibility and team work

Job Duties

Revenues

Sales / General Ledger • Collate RTP printouts & receipts • Verify against reports & check cash • Print invoices / credit memo’s • Collate, verify & Reconcile F & B reports on Micros • Reconcile cash deposits

• Snow Vouchers & Complimentary Vouchers

Accounts Payable: • Sales / General Ledger • Print, verify and reconcile invoices from sales report • Post adjustment to AR • Receipt process • Process payments • Reconcile using RTP & Great Plains • AR Aged trial balance • Reconcile to GL • Vendor account reconciliation

Daily Revenue Report: • Collate data from • Snow report / RTP / Sales reports / Wage reports • Circulate report to relevant departments / management / shareholder • Separate report for ‘Scooters’

Provide administrative support to financial controller and finance team: • Support for year end • Billing support for Group Reservations / Sales Centre • RTP data Management • Process staff purchases for payroll • Reconcile Bulk / Corporate season passes

• Support to accounts payable

Contact: Charlene Milne, Human Resources Supervisor

[email protected]

Is currently seeking to fill the following position:

REVENUE & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CO-ORDINATOR

Reports to: Business Support Administrator

This is a seasonal role running from October 1 through to May 31

Dr. Gary Watson, Dr. Monika Braun & Dr. Jennifer Goettling

OPTOMETRISTS158 Athabasca Avenue, Hinton

Of ce Hours: 8 am - 5 pm 9 am - 6 pm; 8 am - 4 pm

Eyewear & sunglasses also available at:Rocky Mountain Eye Wear • Parks West Mall • 780-865-3011

[email protected]

Howard & McBrideFuneral Homes

“Proudly Serving the Community since 1921”

Sandra Birks 780-852-3890Funeral Arrangements in the Comfort of your home

Burial - Cremation - Shipment Out of ProvinceEmergency 24-Hours: 780-422-1141

JASPER PARK FUNERAL SERVICESFOOTHILLS CREMATORIUM

part of Edson Funeral Home Ltd.

Foothills Memorial ChapelRepresented by

H. A. (Sandy) ROBINSON 780-852-4527If no answer phone: 780-852-3699

P.O. Box 6358, Edson, Alberta T7E 1T8

“Semper Fidelis”www.edsonfuneralhome.com

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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 5TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 21 - 22, Westerner Park. Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available. Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.

AUCTION SALE. Jim & Linda Burgher Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 10 a.m. Priddis, Alberta. Acreage equipment, shop, household. www.theauctioncompany.ca.

MEIER - 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday, September 15 and 16, 11 a.m. Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 Classics. To consign, call 780-440-1860.

ESTATE AUCTION SALE for long time collector of Phonographs & A n t i q u e s S a t u r d a y September 15, 2012 @ 9:00 a.m. Sunday September 16, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Cosmo Civic Centre, Saskatoon, SK. Saturday selling antiques: Sunday selling all music related items Live internet bidding @ 1:00 p.m. 1-877-494-2437; www.bodnarusauctioneering.com PL#318200.

K&K AUCTIONS presents a large Antique and Collectable coin auction for the estate of Ron Hale of Camrose. Saturday, Sept. 15 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16 starting at 9 a.m.. Camrose Elk’s Hall 4702-50 Ave. Info or coin catalog; Doug or Loraine 780-679-4142.

DO YOU LOVE HORSES? Increase your knowledge and passion for horses with short courses offered by Olds College. Enjoy weekend courses or learn online; www.oldscollege.ca/animals.

L E A R N F R O M H O M E . Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1- 8 0 0 - 4 6 6 -1535; w w w.canscribe.com; [email protected].

MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with conf idence! E xcel lence in education, guaranteed! 4 0 3 - 3 4 6 -1 0 1 8 ; w w w .albertainstituteofmassage.com.

KNOW SOMEONE with a WCB claim? Retraining for a high-paid career with Canada’s best heavy equipment operator s c h o o l , j o b p l a c e m e n t assistance, $70K+ per year. Limited seating, government licensed. Talk to your WCB worker about funding then call 1-866-963-4766; www.heavymetaltraining.com.

REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES, fun and relaxed learning. Good for the sole. Register now limited space. Starting September 22 & 23, 2012. Phone Edwards & Holloway Health and Wellness 403-340-1330.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, & honey business. Paid work experience. Af f o r d a b l e o n - c a m p u s residences. Starts January 7, 2013. 1-780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

ANTIQUES 30TH LACOMBE Antique Show & Sale. Sept. 8&9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. Lacombe Recreation Centre 5210-54 Ave, Over 40 Vendors. Carswell’s 403-343-1614.

GRAVEL CRUSHING COMPANY needs workers. Experience not necessary, will train. Not a camp. Fax resume to 780-842-5556 or email to [email protected].

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking for qualif ied & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: [email protected]. Fax 780-488-3002.

NOW HIRING! Water/Electric/Gas Meter Installers & Field Technicians in Edmonton, Calgary & Medicine Hat. Are looking for an opportunity where you can make use of your skills & talents? Consider joining our team. For more information call 1-855-697-6799. Or visit www.corix.com.

REQUIRED FOR AN ALBERTA trucking company: one class 1 driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled days off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051.

QUALITY CONTROL PERSON experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: [email protected]. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED ELEC TRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

EXPERIENCED WATER and Vacuum Haulers required. H2S, PST, First Aid. Above average day rate and cushy benefits plan. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: [email protected].

HAMILTON’S IGA a modern 25,000 sq. ft. store, 4502 - 50 St., Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1J5 requires Bakery Manager or applicant who can learn management position. Mail resume attention Jim or email: [email protected].

FIRST GRADE CONTRACTING is currently looking for: Full time grader operator required. Must reside in the Drayton Valley area or be willing to relocate. Paying above average wage. Must have reliable transportation. Preference given to applicants with cat and hoe experience. Fax or email resume and drivers abstract to: Attention Human Resources; 780-621-1402 fax; [email protected].

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/resumes_add.php.

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. Brekkaas Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted class 1 & 3 Drivers with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to; Email: [email protected]; Ph: 780-621-3953; Fax: 780-621-3959.

THE WESTERN PRODUCER is inviting applications for a commission sales contractor to sell subscriptions in Alberta and B.C. The successful applicant must be interested in earning above average income and willing to travel attending trade shows throughout Alberta and B.C. (particularly in the Peace River region). If you possess strong oral, written and technical skills, own your own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence, then we encourage you to submit your application by September 14, 2012 to: Jack Phipps, Marketing Director, The Western Producer, PO Box 2500, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4; email: [email protected]; or fax 306-665-3587.

VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, [email protected].

2005-2007 PETERBILT 387’s - up to 19 to choose from - various engines - Cummins ISX, Cat C-13, & C-15 with various trans - 13 & 18 Speed Fuller Man, Meritor A/T, Fuller A/T, Odometer 1.2-1.6M KM. Well maintained, just off fleet, operated - Can/USA maj highways, Spec/build sheets avail - mid $20’s-mid $30’K depending on cond/miles/config. Some identical (if need to purchase multiple units). Located in MB w/del possible. Contact Gerald: cell 204-227-0469, Len 204-227-4117, [email protected].

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

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21 QTRS of Farmland & 3

Country Acreages in Hythe,

Alberta by Unreserved Ritchie

Bros Auction, October 4.

3183+/- total acres, $33,000

Sur face Lease Revenue;

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PROPERTY 5 miles east of

Grande Prairie by Unreserved

Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4.

153+/- acres, zoned RM2, Hwy

frontage; rbauction.com.

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BACK TO SCHOOL IN JASPEREarly in the morning on Sept. 4, eager young minds descended upon Jasper Elementary School to begin the new school year. The principal, Raymond Blanchette Dubé, was on hand to greet new and returning students. Many returning students called out to him with an enthusiastic, “Hi Mr. B!” A new kindergarten student even gave his new principal a big hug upon being introduced. “I donʼt always get a greeting like that,” said Blanchette Dubé cheerfully. DANIEL BETTS / ANDREA SCHOLZ PHOTOS

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