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Members of the Pee Wee Bears hockey team transport Christmas trees to buyers’ vehicles on Wednesday, Dec. 5 as part of their annual fundraiser. Wednesday marked the fundraser’s first day and was also the loyalty sale for repeat customers, who eagerly formed a line before the sale began at 3 p.m. SARAH MAKOWSKY PHOTO

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2013 operating budgetA decision on the 2013 operating budget

was delayed until the Dec. 18 meeting.Alice Lettner, director of finance, reported

that increases added to the budget after the Nov. 26 and 29 discussions resulted in a .05 per cent tax increase, raising it to 4.55 per cent.

Increases included $2,081 and $165 to Fire Emergency Services for benefits and elevator maintenance, respectively. The Community and Family Services’ budget received $120 for elevator maintenance and finally, $2,500 was added to work on the municipality’s sister relationship with Wickenburg, AZ.

Tickets down, dog licenses up: annual bylaw report

Seventy-nine less municipal tickets were issued in 2012 than in 2011, said Licensing and Enforcement Manager Dave Osborne during the annual bylaw report to council.

A total of 465 tickets were issued in 2012. “I attribute that to changes in staff, training, annual leaves... and just we didn’t meet what I thought we would meet as per 2011.”

Osborne enlisted the services of a casual employee from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4, to meet operational requirements and also posted a position for another full time peace officer.

Service calls significantly increased from 1,585 in 2011 to 1,990 in 2012.

Bylaw also received 26 complaint letters in 2012, an increase of six since 2011. Most complaints centered around unhappiness with the enforcement action taken. “I addressed each and every one personally by email, letters and phone calls,” said Osborne.

Another positive increase noted was that more people took the initiative to register their animals, with another 82 dog licenses added this year to the existing 184 in 2011.

No skate park for dogsAfter amending the motion to substitute

the skate park in place of using ball diamond C as a temporary off-leash area, council voted no on the skate park.

Kerry Wing and Patti Urie of Jasper Dog Owners Group (J-DOG) agreed with the decision. Once snow falls, skiers and boarders like to session rails in the skate park, and won’t be able to do this if it turns into a place for dogs.

Urie said her son and his friends are among the enthusiasts that enjoy this activity. “There’s not a lot for them to do outside, in town after school, so [if dogs use the skate park] we’re just taking away one of the areas for [the kids].”

The plan is to proceed with Sleepy Hollow. Urie and Wing re-iterated that while J-DOG is happy to fundraise, there’s still concern whether council’s $20,000 commitment will suffice costs like fencing.

In principle, progressive fencing is acceptable, said CAO Peter Waterworth, which

will mean a huge cost reduction from using chain-link fencing.

Wing said that she also discussed additional funding options with Acting Environmental Director, Doug Rodwell, and the potential to use work parties when the time comes.

“I think things have, for the first time, started to really move forward with Sleepy Hollow,” she said.

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FiTzhugh.ca question of the week... What is your favourite christmas activity?

(a) Christmas carolling (b) Attending Christmas parties (c) Gift exchanges (d) Watching Christmas programming on TV (e) All the aboveGo to www.fitzhugh.ca to cast your vote. Results will be published in next week’s Fitzhugh.

Last week’s results: What do you think is going to happen on Dec. 21? 41.7% (15) Christmas Party! Woop Woop! 33.3% (12) It will be cold, there might be snow, but that’s about it. 22% (8) Run for you lives!

2.8% (1) A significant spiritual awakening.

Jasper Ladies Hockey Team 1922: Sophia Hargreaves, Mrs. Digby Harris, Miss Sparks, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Grieve, Mrs. Bea Noble Findlay and Mrs. Smith.

History at a Glance is brought to you by the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives. Online: www.jaspermuseum.org / Twitter: @jaspermuseum

The absence of gratitude

Society seems obsessed with seeking out and emphasising imperfections. We can look at something and instantly see what is missing and, like a child in a tantrum highlight, underline and scream at the top of our collective lungs…hey something is missing or this is wrong! Does a slight imperfection actually spoil the experience or have we become a society of complainers?

We most definitely deserve the best that can be produced but why can’t we at the very least accept the limitations of our own species. We are not machines after all, we are human beings and completely prone to making mistakes.

Last week, a nurse in Britain killed herself because a couple of Australian deejays decided to pull a prank on a hospital by imitating the Queen. The nurse in question transferred the call to the duty nurse who proceeded to give out confidential medical information, over a live broadcast, about the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton.

So why did the nurse kill herself? Obviously she felt particularly bad about what happened, but was the error so grievous? Everyone is out for the heads of the two radio deejays, but chances are good this poor nurse’s employers gave her a righteous pasting over the incident, perhaps threatening her livelihood. The pressure was obviously so immensely outstanding that she felt she had little choice but to take her own life.

That nurse could no longer face the world because of society’s obsessive need for perfection in an imperfect world. Our completely unforgiving nature killed that nurse. We live in a world where the smallest of transgressions are worthy of public ridicule and condemnation.

The nurse, a mother of two and, up until that very moment, a model employee for years, is a casualty of an impossible expectation placed upon the people of our society.

It is easy to pick out what is wrong with something, but is it so difficult to see the good in things as well? Why do we judge or complain in the first place? Is it to make the world better? Or is it to point out the limitations of others in order to make ourselves appear superior or righteous?

Insultingly vicious attacks on anyone’s choices or performance are not constructive, but are actually a form of violence, which begets further violence.

This is not to suggest we need to accept lower standards, but in making a world a better place it is far more constructive to temper our dissatisfaction with the acknowledgement of effort and a display of humility to our fellow man. We can still get our point across without being attacking or vicious. We can still achieve our goals by fostering mutual gratitude.

Next time something isn’t right, rather than make someone feel bad about it, try tempering complaints with compliments or an acknowledgement of effort. Such an exchange is mutually gratifying. There is enough disappointment in the world; there is no need to emphasis the shortcomings of others.

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It’s never been the same twice.

christian Roy on the Maligne Canyon Icewalk

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u EpisodE 54: MAN OVERBOARD vBefore the railway man had time to say a word he found

himself flying through the air into the ice-cold waters of the Fraser River. The boatswain and the deckhands watched from the foredeck as the fellow came to the surface of the water and started out for the shore. He was carried along in the cur-rent downstream past the ship. The man proved to be a strong swimmer and made it to the riverbank in a few minutes.

The other railway workers stood at rail-side in amaze-ment as their comrade floundered onto the shore. Mean-while, the captain returned to the wheelhouse and pro-ceeded to give orders to the engine room to set the stern wheel in motion. The deck crew released the mooring ropes and the B.C. Express resumed passage.

Captain Baker seemed to be totally unconcerned about the fate of the man who had been left behind; the man had refused to pay his fare. Baker continued to navigate as if the incident had not taken place. Mr. Stocks, the Purser, had no trouble collecting from the other new passengers. In fact some of them volunteered to pay as soon as possible.

Mrs. Munshaw and young Emily sat in their deck chairs on the balcony level just below the wheel-house. They were enjoying the cool breeze against their faces and the mag-nificent view. Emily waved to Joe from time to time. He was working on the deck just below them. The other pas-sengers that had boarded in South Fort George wandered about the ship dressed in their ‘Sunday Best.’ Most of them steered clear of the railway workers on board.

“Emily, stop waving at that man,” scolded Mrs. Munshaw. “But, Mama,” complained the girl, “That’s my friend, Joe.” Joe waved back from below and continued working. “Emily,” replied the lady. “I would like you to continue

working on your needle-point.” Mrs. Munshaw passed her daughter a small wooden hoop and a piece of material.

Just then Mr. Munshaw came on deck and started mak-ing his way to where his wife and daughter were sitting. Meanwhile, young Emily grabbed the needle-point from her mother and proceeded to secretly wave to Joe when her mother’s back was turned.

“Who’s that chap that Emily’s waving at?” inquired Mr.

Munshaw.“Just one of the deck crew,” replied Mrs. Munshaw to her

husband. “Fred, we were beginning to wonder where you had disappeared to. You’ve been out of sight for some time now. What did the captain have to say?”

“Captain Baker,” explained Mr. Munshaw. “He says we’ll be docking in a few min-utes at a place called Burns’ Landing. It’s not far from the new town of McBride. The ship will be loading cord-wood for fuel and we will be tied up for about three hours. That will give me enough time to ride into McBride and take photographs of the new buildings and the railway progress. Baker said I could take one of his crew members to help carry my equipment around. The captain seemed interested that I have been documenting the building of the Grand Trunk Pacific.”

“And, who do you plan on taking on this excursion?” asked Mrs. Munshaw.

“Well,” he said. “I think that lad down there on the lower deck will do just fine. Yes, that one there; the fel-low with the floppy felt hat.

In the next episode, NEW TOWN McBRIDE, Joe and Mr. Munshaw make a quick trip into town to see what McBride has to offer.

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The Jasper-YellowheadMuseum and Archives

wishes to thank the participants of Light Up Jasper Christmas Home Tour:

Rick Lagace, Coni Bowen, Annelies Laggner, Lorna Chishom, Rita Hindle and Jelly Darroch

who opened up their homes on December 6th to over 70 ticket holders.

Your creativity & generosity knows no bounds!

This event was Sponsored by Super A and all the funds were donated to the museum.

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NATIONAL PARk NEWS DEcEmBER 13You’re InvIted! communiTy opEn housE aT ThE JaspER inFoRmaTion cEnTRE, DEc. 20.

Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, the Jasper Information Centre will be open five days a week, Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 20, come down to the Info Centre for a community open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this informal event, feel free to chat with Parks Canada staff about anything you would like, from trail conditions and trail designations to wildlife and wolves. Hope to see you there!

WinTER TRail conDiTionsThe winter trail conditions report is now updated

and available on Parks Canada’s website at www.pc.gc.ca/jasper. Find ‘trail conditions’ on left hand side. The website is updated frequently, providing the latest information on cross-country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing conditions in the park. Remember, the Facebook pages for Jasper National Park and the Jasper Trail Alliance are great sources of additional information. You can also download Jasper’s Winter Trails Guide from our website, or pick up a handy pocket-sized copy at the Jasper Information Centre.

If you are planning a backcountry adventure, remember to be prepared, plan ahead and always check current avalanche reports. Links to avalanche information are available from the trail conditions section of our website. Have fun out there!

INBRiEFBreak and enter suspect caught on camera

According to the Jasper RCMP, at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, an unidentified male entered the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre’s staff accom-modations located at 76 Connaught Dr. in Jasper.

The male is described as caucasian, between the ages of 25 to 30, with a height of about 5’10” to 6’2”, and a slim build. At the time of the occurrence, the male was wearing jeans, a light grey sweatshirt and a black “Circa” baseball hat. Entry to the building was gained by forcing open the west entrance door.

The RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in iden-tifying the person responsible for this break and enter.

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

RCMP seeks vandals in Jasper

The Jasper RCMP are requesting assistance with an occurrence of vandalism. Between the hours of 10 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 8, suspects broke the mir-rors to several vehicles parked along the 100 and 200 blocks of Geikie Street. Should anyone have informa-tion that could lead to the arrest of those responsible they are encouraged to contact the Jasper RCMP at 780-852-4421 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jasper Midget Grizzlies win bronze in Edson tournament

The Jasper Midget Grizzlies won the bronze medal at the Edson Selects’ tournament on Dec. 9. The Grizzlies beat the Edson Selects 7-1. Jasper shutout Vermil-lion 4-0 and then lost to Barrhead 5-2 in a hard fought game.

On Nov. 25, the Grizzlies won the gold medal in the Grande Cache tournament, starting their season on a winning note. The Grizzlies will host a tournament in Jasper on Jan. 12 and 13, 2013.

Season’s first Marmot Challenge on Dec. 19

JASPER - It’s time to dust off the old racing skis for this season’s first Marmot Challenge on Dec. 19.

“It’s the very first one for people to come up and take the Marmot Challenge,” said Monica Bouius, market-ing and sales associate for the ski hill. “It’s something fun for people to do.”

The giant slalom (GS) race course is on Tranquilizer and registration opens at 9 a.m., with the race begin-ning at 10 a.m.

“People can enter teams or come up on their own, or they can just drop in whenever they can make it on the Wednesday,” said Bouius. Entry fee is $25 per person or $270 for a team for all the season’s races.

Dates of upcoming races are Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Mar. 20 and Apr. 17, all on Wednesdays.

Marmot Basin has many planned events for 2013, including the always popular Aloha Cup, which will happen some time in the spring, said Bouius.


JASPER – With Dec. 14 and 15 officially declared as Seeking Mountain Days, Jasper is ready to host the first Seeking Mountains conference on Friday and Saturday.

“I think that this conference and this field trip that’s coming to Jasper would really benefit the connections that the community of Jasper will have with the [University of Alberta],” said Ken Walker, Jasper National Park liaison of the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society.

Seeking Mountains is an optional field trip component of the U of A conference, Thinking Mountains. Attendees have the opportunity to jump on a Sun Dog Tours bus and travel to Jasper for the weekend and experience their own mountain adventures.

“It’s the beginning of what I would like to see as a stronger, growing relationship between the community, museum, university, and the park,” said Walker.

A welcome reception kicks off the weekend on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the museum, and everyone is invited to attend.

“I think it’s an excellent opportunity for the museum to connect with universities,” said Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives Manager Karen Byers, “My understanding is that they’ve got people coming from around the world, which is pretty exciting.

“There should be great food and drinks and good company, as always, in Jasper.”

Parks Canada Superintendent Greg Fenton, Mayor Richard Ireland, and artist Wendy Wacko will extend

special welcomes. Also set to make an appearance is climber and mountain biker, Dana Ruddy.

“We’re delighted that he’s going to speak because he has deep, deep roots in Jasper,” said Byers.

On Saturday afternoon, Parks Canada specialists and an interpretative guide will share their Rocky Mountain research with the public, which takes place at the railway station.

At 11 a.m., Brenda Shepherd, ecologist for Jasper National Park (JNP) will present about songbirds in the Rockies.

JNP Resource Management and Public Safety Specialist Greg Horne will speak about the Castleguard Cave at 1 p.m. and at 2 p.m., interpretative guide Kristin Schmitten will delve into Jasper’s human history.

Rounding out the conference is an evening keynote address by Andrew Bush, professor of earth and atmospheric sciences at U of A. He’ll share his experience conducting research on K2’s Baltoro glacier.

This begins at 7 p.m. in the Bridgland Room at the museum. Heather Young-Leslie of the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and U of A will share opening remarks before Bush takes to the floor.

There’s a possibility that Seeking Mountains could be an annual event in Jasper that bridges mountain-related academia and researchers to residents, and vice versa.

“The potential for this ongoing relationship between the museum, the historical society and the park and the community with an academic institution like this, there’s a huge range of opportunities that will present itself,” said Walker.

Jasper set for Seeking Mountains

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The Jasper Midget Grizzlies: Back row, from left to right: Mike Dillon (coach), Brinna Lee, Jen Dillon, Emma Merilov-ich, alexandra Bossio, Crimson Derbowka, anna Tokunaga, Lauren Ewald, Tamara Buck, kiana Sillence and kelly Bossio(coach). Front row: ayla Paltzat (goalie) and Erin Dillon.


Brian is presented with his award by Bernhard Schneider, General Manager of Mountain Park Lodges. He was chosen as Mountain Park Lodges’ Employee of the Year 2012. His hard work and dedication are just a few of

the many reasons why Brian is such an outstanding employee. Congratulations Brian!

Brian McKenney - Maintenance Supervisor , Pocahontas CabinsMOUNTAIN PARK LODGES EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2012

Museum Coffee Hour Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives, 400 Bonhomme St. Oct.16 to Apr. 10. Join us each Tuesday morning at 10:30am for an hour of historical interest. Everyone welcome.

Coffee Talk (Jasper Adult Learning Council) - Come and practice your English speaking skills in a fun and relaxed environment at 631 Patricia St. The meetings will take place on Monday evenings from 6 - 7:30pm starting on October 15. Everyone is welcome. Call 780-852-4418 ext. 3 for more information.

The Summit Singers Jasper’s Community Choir, have started another season of singing and music appreciation and you are welcome to join them! Practices are held every Monday Evening from 6:45 pm in Jasper United Church. Do you love to sing? Are you interested? Call Morley or Val at 780-852-5533.

Young at Heart: Healthy Living for Seniors Bi-monthly meetings. 2nd Thursday of each month at Pine Grove, 4th Thursday of each month at Alpine Summit. All seniors welcome to join us in sharing ideas, learning, inspiring, supporting and having fun! Call Laurie-Ann 780-852-6640 (AHS) or Patrick 780852-6542 (COS) for more info.

Community Outreach Services Free, confidential, non-judgmental support and referral. Make an appointment or drop in. The coffee is always on. M – F, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 627 Patricia Street. 780-852-2100.

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

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 6:30pm. Call 780-852-8800 for more info.

Town Council Meetings Meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm in the meeting room on the second floor 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 shuffle 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. 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 confidential HIV/AIDS/HEP C/STI Information, referral and free condoms, drop by our office 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. ASK (Advocates for Special Kids) Meetings first Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Community Outreach office.

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. Senior’s 55+ Welcome! Need new curlers get team together and join us. Contact Arlene Tomie 780-852-3088 or Lydia Stanko 780-852-5679.

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 l’Alberta) Centre de ressources en français / French Resources Centre. Heures d’ouverture / 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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There may be less than two weeks until Christmas, but the Santas Anonymous Campaign is still going strong.

“I think things are going as they should,” said Co-ordinator Ann Thomas, who’s overwhelmed with all the community support.

“Super A is being extremely helpful,” and any leftover turkeys from the “turkey roundup” promotion will be converted into $20 food gift cards. Last year, $1,000 in gift cards were given out.

Mitten lines remain strung at various locations, including the Activity Centre, Dollar Store, Totem Ski Shop, Everest Outdoor Store, Source for Sports and More Than Mail. All you have to do is select a mitten, purchase the listed item(s) and drop it in the gift collection box.

Residents at the seniors lodge catalogue each gift and register it in a database before it’s put in storage to await the packing dates, which are on Dec. 18, 19 and 20.

Those interested in volunteering for one or more of these days can contact the Jasper Community Team office at 780-852-6540 or email [email protected]. Days usually run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch break. Packing takes place at the McCready Centre at the Jasper United Church.

“Help is always appreciated,” said Thomas, “Literally, one person could not do it.” It takes time and organization to sort all the donations, allocate them to recipients, and wrap them.

Finally, the Jasper Glaciers football team will help load the hampers into trucks so the volunteer fire brigade can deliver them to the recipients. It’s usually an “emotional time” for both the recipients and those delivering the hampers.

Thomas is grateful to everyone who has donated their efforts to the successful campaign.

“Santas Anonymous is here to make sure these families get what they need, and a little extra.”

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People take a break from browsing through homemade treasures to enjoy a cup of tea and treats at the Jasper unit-ed Church’s annual Christmas tea, bake sale and bazaar on Dec. 5. according to two organizers, Nelda wright and Della Senz, who’ve been in Jasper since 1970 and 1945, respectively, this event has been an annual occurence for as long as they can remember.


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A special thank you from everyone here at Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge.

Our Sidewalk Sale was a great success, thank you to everyone who came out and supported us.

We would also like to thank:

Marmot Basin,Jasper Park Lodge,The Whistlers Inn,

SYRAHS,Tree House Toys,

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While all requests will be responded to, please note that due to the large number of requests for donations we receive, large number of requests for donations we receive,

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above: Representatives from each dining table at the Jasper Park Cham-ber of Commerce’s Christmas Party wear antlers created from balloons and pantyhose as part of the “reindeer game” evening icebreaker. Past president Todd Noble emceed the Dec. 7 event.Left: MLa Robin Campbell presents Chamber President ken kuzminski with a plaque commemorating the organization’s diamond jubilee. a slide show presented during the evening illustrated how the Chamber has changed throughout its 60 years in Jasper.

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above: Ellie the Elf makes balloon animals for the children who came to visit Santa and help decorate his tree on Dec. 8 at the Jasper Museum.Left: Santa greets the kids at the museum.


Friday, December 21, 2012, Jasper Activity Centre

Tickets

$30

6:00 p.m. Cocktails7:00 p.m. Dinner8:15 p.m. Awards presentation8:30 p.m. Dancing with DJ Tommy K

Adults only. No refunds after December 17. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable item for the Jasper Food Bank.

Free shuttle from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Community Christmas Party

Tickets available from November 29 to December 17 at the municipal administration office and at the Activity Centre front desk.

Daylight Madness for Kids

For $5, elementary school children can choose gifts for all their family members. Gift wrapping is included!

This event is sponsored by the Jasper Environmental Stewardship Society in partnership with Community Outreach Services.

Thursday, December 20 2pm - 7pm

at the Jasper Reuse-it Centre

Interested in volunteering

for this event? Call Janet at 780-852-1563.

29 Stan Wright Road

Municipality of Jasper

Employment Opportunity

Council Meeting Cancellation

780-852-3356 www.jasper-alberta.com

For full job responsibilities, qualifications and skills, a copy of the job description is available at the Municipality of Jasper administration office or on the Municipality’s website. Individuals are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, summarizing their qualifications, skills and experience to the requirements of the position, by the specified deadline.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope or by e-mail (MS Word only), indicating the competition number to:

Martha Bell, Human Resources ManagerMunicipality of Jasper, Box 520, Jasper, AB T0E [email protected]

MuniCipal COMplianCE OffiCER or Bylaw EnfORCEMEnt OffiCER

full time Continuous positionCompetition #12.037

The Municipality of Jasper is seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, public relations skills and the ability to manage conflict to join their team in the position of Municipal Compliance Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Position filled will be determined by qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate. Regular hours of work will be 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Preferred qualifications, skills and related job responsibilities are outlined in the job descriptions. The selected candidate will also possess a favourable Criminal Record Check.

Deadline to apply: 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012.

Please note that Council has cancelled the December 25, 2012 committee meeting and the January 1, 2013 regular meeting due to the Christmas holiday period. For more information please contact Beryl Cahill, Administrative Officer at 780-852-6503 or [email protected].


JASPER - Moving to a small town in the mountains can be daunting, especially if it’s in a country different than your own.

To welcome newcomers and help them feel more at home, JasperLife, Parks Canada, HIV West Yellowhead and Community Outreach Services hosted a meet and greet evening on Dec. 6 at the Activity Centre to bridge Jasper’s newest community members to the rest of the town.

“I’m overwhelmed by the support,” said Lisa Riddell of JasperLife. “Employers did a great job informing their employees of this event. I’m really impressed [with the

turnout].” Twelve businesses donated food and over 20 community

groups and organizations were on hand to meet newcomers and inform them of all Jasper has to offer.

“There’s so much to do here,” said Riddell. “It’s a nice environment where people aren’t pressured and there’s food, which is always a big hit.”

Prizes were given away, including a cat ski trip from Cariboo Snowcat Skiing. A live DJ also provided a soundtrack for the evening.

The event wasn’t just for new workers, long-term residents also turned out to meet fresh faces and learn about any new happenings.

Meet some of Jasper’s newcomers on page 11.

A community welcome, Jasper-style


winter Jasper workers gathered for a welcoming evening of interaction, food and information about happenings in town. The event was hosted by the collaborative efforts of Community outreach Services, JasperLife, HIV west yel-lowhead and Parks Canada. over 20 community groups and organizations set up booths to give attendees a sense of everything Jasper has to offer.


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Mountains and “that small-town feel” propelled St. Albert’s Jonathan Ashton to live and work in Jasper.

“I’ve left a couple of times, but always come back,” he said. He likes that people say hello when passing each other on the sidewalk.

Currently serving at Embers Steakhouse, he notices a difference in clientele between seasons. He serves a lot more North Americans now than during the summer, when many customers are from Europe and elsewhere abroad.

Ashton enjoys all that the community and surrounding area has to offer in regards to activities.

“It’s not the same year-round. Jasper is very diverse.”

Gerjanne Van Der Linde’s dad came from the Netherlands to visit Jasper 25 years ago and told her it was the most beautiful place to live in Canada.

Living in Jasper for seven months, she agrees. Having travelled many places, she always wanted to experience Canada, see mountains and meet new people.

Derek Biniak from Poland, who’s also lived here for seven months, shares the same reasons for travelling to Jasper.

“I’ve always wanted to see a new place and meet new people. Canada is a completely different country.”

Both, who work at the Marmot Lodge, note differences in Jasper between the summer and winter, especially in that many of the friends they made over the warmer months have now left. There’s a shift in activities too, especially with the ski hill opening. Van Der Linde hurt her arm her third time up the hill, but said she’ll be ready to hit the slopes again in January.

Andrew Yakielashek isn’t new to Jasper, having spent seven summers working and living here, but this is his first winter as a server at Earls.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said, “Jasper is very different in the summer than in the winter.”

The mountains first attracted Yakielashek to Jasper. A previous resident of St. Albert, his trek from home isn’t as long as others and he’s proud to be an Alberta native in town.

“I enjoy the town and community, they’re very friendly,” he said. “You instantly feel welcomed.” The town atmosphere keeps him coming back and he hopes to make Jasper his permanent residence.

Yakielashek offers a few tips for those newly-arrived: “Try not to go to the bars too much and enjoy the surroundings as much as you can.”

Zdenka Travinckova and Iva Kodymova travelled from the Czech Republic to Jasper about six months ago.

Travinckova decided to give Jasper a try because her brother previously visited and ended up marrying a Canadian girl in May. The couple now lives in the Czech Republic.

“I like that it’s a small community and a welcoming one,” she said. The transition from summer to winter happened quickly for her.

“One day the leaves fell off the trees, then it got cold and snow came soon after,” she laughs.Kodymova came to Jasper on the recommendations of friends who have made the same trip.

“At first I was unsure of a small town, but I like it now,” she said. She plans to experience a Canadian winter before going home in January.

Travinckova and Kodymova agree that it was easy for them to make friends in Jasper, especially since they arrived during peak season. They participated in many summer activities, like hiking and volunteering with Friends of Jasper.

“Some people come here to stay for a month, it turns into a few months, to a year, to many years,” said Travinckova of the “Jasper addiction.”

A helpful activity when she first arrived was the Friends of Jasper historical tour. “I learned really neat things about buildings and people in town and I have a nice picture of Jasper in my head.”

Jonathan Ashton Gerjanne Van Der Linde & Derek Biniak

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On January 22, 2013, we have two programs starting for those wanting to improve their workplace skills. Full-time classroom training will take between � ve and ten weeks, depending on need.

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For more information see Jill at the Jasper Adult Learning Centre, 631 Patricia Street, or call 780-852-5880

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behind a wheel, impaired. Statistics and personal tragedies reinforce the message, but this

information makes little difference to some of us. Why?Well, I’m a better, more attentive driver after a few drinks, it’s late and

no one’s on the roads anyways, I know a backroad route home and no one will see me, I’ve driven drunk before and nothing happened... excuses are infinite.

This “it will never happen to me” attitude is re-iterated constantly by impaired drivers who survive crashes. Still, people gamble their safety and the safety of others.

It can happen to anyone, and it does. The “don’t drink and drive” reminder is proof. Some believe this phrase goes without saying, but the campaign exists because people still drink and drive.

So, if you’ve consumed one too many glasses of yuletide joy, keep your car keys out of the ignition and preserve the good tidings of yourself and those around you.

That’s a decision you’re guaranteed not to regret.

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It takes one decision. Only one, perceivably small decision to impact not only your life, but the lives of others.

This message is repeated constantly in conversations about drinking and driving, even school-aged children are taught the consequences of getting


The giant gingerbread house in the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lobby is now completely deco-rated. you can walk through this larger than life structure and bask in the sweet aroma of ginger-bread and candies.


JASPER – The Nov. 14 deadline has long passed, but volunteer committee and board positions are still available.

There are seven vacancies in total, three each on the Community and Family Services Board and the Culture and Recreation Board, and one on the Jasper Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC).

Application forms are available at the municipality’s administration office or on its website. Positions begin on Jan. 1, so applicants are needed as soon as possible.

“Applicants need to hand in forms in person, because a signature is required” reminds Beryl Cahill, administration officer.

Positions are appointed for two years on the Community and Family Services Board

and the Culture and Recreation Board. The Community and Family Services

Board meets 10 times a year and is involved in a variety of social issues that affect the community. “It’s a way to participate in social planning for the community,” said Director Kathleen Waxer.

The Recreation and Culture Board deals with a broad range of subjects, including recreation facilities and programs. Meetings are held once a month on every second Thursday at noon.

Because ESAC is an advisory committee, members aren’t required to volunteer, said Janet Cooper, environmental stewardship co-ordinator. ESAC meets once every two months and current projects include the Re-use It Centre and developing a green building policy.

Still seven board vacancies


Thursday, deCeMBer 13, 2012 • The Valley Sentinel/the fitzhugh 13

By DaNIEL BETTS Editor

While considered a rookie, Alex Walker has demonstrated superior dedication and skill since joining the University of Victoria (UVic) Vikes men’s rowing team during the summer. In October, Walker participated in the Western Canadian University Rowing Championships where he captured two gold medals in the lightweight (under 160 lbs) double with his rowing partner Lee Tate Hall. In the same regatta, Walker and his team captured another gold in the lightweight men’s coxed four.

In November, Walker participated in his first Canadian University Rowing Championships where his team brought home another gold medal and a silver in the lightweight men’s coxed four. Walker is credited with getting UVic to second place, just one point shy of first-place, Brock University.

“I don’t think UVic had ever won the lightweight double before,” said Walker. “Which is pretty cool.”

Walker explained that he had recovered from a herniated disk in 2010 and just started training for the rowing team in May of this year. Walker trains two to three times a day, six days a week for a total of 20 hours a week.

“A lot happened in a short period of time,” said Walker.

Walker recalls playing on the Bearcats hockey team in Jasper during an

unprecedented season where they were undefeated. He had also earned the Most Improved Player of the Year award that year. Walker and his mother moved to Victoria six years ago, but his father, Ken Walker, who works for Parks Canada, was unable to find employment and remains in Jasper to support his family.

After moving to Victoria, Walker kept up with hockey for a time, but then a friend had invited him to try rowing.

“People were just amazing and it turned out to be a real passion,” said Walker.

Walker is one of three B.C. rowers invited to train at the national identification and development camp in London, Ont. Walker has his sights set on participating in the world championship rowing competition to be held in Linz, Austria, this coming summer, with the national team.

“They get all the top athletes together and see what you’ve got,” explained Walker, who will be instructed on how best to advance to the national team. “They will probably invite 10 lightweights and six of them will go.”

Walker is heading into winter training or “the daily winter grind” as he puts it, which includes morning weight sessions and a two-hour row on the lake in the afternoon. Walker is completing his second year at UVic and suspects upon completing his last exam will be getting on a plane to Ontario to start training for the national team.

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above: Former Jasperite alex walker at BC Championship regatta 2012.Below: During the National Rowing Championships held Nov. 11, alex walker and Lee Hall rowed for B.C.

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We are currently hiring for the position of:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

The Human Resources Department is an “open door” offi ce in a multi-disciplinary environment that is ever-changing and fast-paced. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, friendly leader who strives for the best employee experience.

The candidate will possess:• Post-secondary education in the Human Services fi eld with a minimum of 4 years fi eld experience and/or a related education and experience equivalent.• Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively with creative thinking and strong problem solving skills. • Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy at all times and work in an environment of strict confi dentiality.• An enthusiastic and positive attitude with proven abilities to resolve confl ict and manage change.• Experience with leadership and management of people.• Hospitality industry experience an asset.

Mountain Park Lodges Box 1200 Jasper, AB T0E 1E0

Phone: 780-852-2505Fax: 780-852-5813


Mountain Park Lodges Human Resources




We are currently hiring for the positions of:

•MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

We offer great benefi ts, bonus, career growth and temporary subsidized housing.

2002 Saturn SL, grey, 4 door sedan, 433,000 kms, manual transmission, great fuel economy. Has been a good commuter car. $1,500 OBO. Call Loretta 250-968-4453. GTS NOV 29 1993 Dodge Spirit car Loaded, 78,000 original kilometres. Garage stored. Excellent condition. Excellent Fuel economy. $3,900 OBO. Contact Oli at 250-569-2583. GTS SEPT 5

2004 Ford Freestar minivan Sports model. Tan colour. Loaded. Good condition. Clean. WInter rims and tires included. $6,500 OBO Phone 250-569-7295 daytime or 250-968 4322 evenings. GTS JAN 25

1995 Wilderness 5th wheel camper 21.5 feet. Sleeps 6 people with queen size upper bed. Fridge, 4 burner stove/oven, propane heated, AM/FM stereo, shower tub, with 12 ft. awning $700.00 In great condition. 1996 Ford F-250 extended cab short box, 196,000km, truck canopy included. Asking price is $10,000 for BOTH OBO. If interested call Jocelyn 250-566-4491 (home) or 250-566-1700 (cell) GTS SEPT 5

Feller Buncher 227 Cat, new motor, good undercarriage, most of this machine is rebuilt. Price $15,000 OBO. Call 250-566-2471. GTS JULY 25

Dishwasher, good condition $120. Washing machine, good condition $40. Phone 250-566-4461. Dec 13 Ho Ho Ho! Fight “Christmas Treat Guilt” by filling your stockings with Roger’s healthy, naturally grown garlic. Phone 250-566-9794. Dec 27 Case Model 530 Tractor front end loader in good condition $3,500. Parts tractors Case 530 backhoe attachment $1,000. 14 foot tandem field disk $800. Contact 250-219-0277 GTS NOV 29

Good used sea containers for sale. McBride area $3,650, Valemount $3,500 Delivered. We accept Visa/MC 250-314-9522. DEC 13

2 Bedroom house on acreage for rent in Tete Jaune. $700 per month. Contact 250-566-9811 DEC 20Furnished two bedroom house and bachelor suite. Available immediately, in Valemount. 250-566-9884. Emails [email protected]. DEC 13CN APARTMENTS - 1 & 2 BR $520 & $590 plus hydro. No pets. JUNIPER MANOR -Furnished Bachelor $450 plus hydro. 2 BR $550 plus hydro. Scott 250-566-1569 DEC 20

Office space for rent or lease in the Village of Valemount. Bring your business idea to this move-in-ready space. Total of 365 sq. ft. consists of office with sink and separate waiting room. Located in a professional building. Call 778-389-5100 or email [email protected] to view. DEC 13

Mobile Home: Hartman’s Trailer Park 2-Bedroom with addition, wood stove and oil heat. Rental purchase optional. Asking $16,000 OBO or $500 monthly rent. Call Doug 250-566-4240 GTS NOV 15Mobile Home: Hartman’s Trailer Park 2 bedrooms, new roof, bathroom, windows, and carpet. Pellet Stove and propane furnace. $20,000 OBO Call Nathan 250-566-5040. GTS JUNE 20

Move-in ready 4 bedroom, 3 bath home Recently renovated. Hardwood, tile and laminate throughout. Extra lot, fences and landscaped yard make this the perfect home. This is a must see if you are looking to relocate. 1311 - 9th Ave. Valemount, B.C. Call or text Michelle today at 250-566-1947 or call Francis at 250-566-4411. GTS DEC 13

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AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST, 2013 One bedroom fully furnished suite. No pets, no smoking. $750 per month, all utilities included, except phone. Call 780-852-3326 or 780-852-8294

ONE BEDROOM SUITE Second floor, furnished, private entrance. Available now. Central Location N/P N/S call 780-852-4556

FULLY FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM suite. Maximum 2 people. Includes utilities, cable, W/D, D/W and wifi. N/S, N/P $1300/month. Available Dec 1st (780) 852-3765.

CAVELL APT SUITES for rent. Bachelor suites $680/month, 1 bedroom apartments $795/month, 2 bedroom apartments $925/month. Available immediately. Call 780-852-4482.

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Lady has new clothes, books, toys etc. for sale. Call between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. 250-921-4305. DEC 13 CALL THE VALLEY SENTINEL AT

250-566-4425 TO PLACE YOUR AD

# 002-2 Comfortable family home on fenced corner lot. 3 Bdrms + office, 2 full baths. Open concept living space with wood finishes. Oil furnace + wood stove. Pet ok. $900.

#19 Updated trailer on fenced lot w/large shed. 900 sq. feet - 2 bdrm + small office, 1 bath w/jetted tub. Oil furnace/electric fireplace. Pet ok, no smoking. $715.

#024 Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. 1 Bedroom - $475, 2 Bedroom-$575, Bachelor -$375

#026 7th Avenue 4-Plex. Very spacious & bright suites - 1000 sq. feet! No pets, non-smoking building. Furnished 2 bdrm w/laundry - $650.

Rental listings Valemount Real estate

www.rusticluxury.com Call Jen 250-566-1323 Photos and details at

is now hiring a

OffICE assIstantPart-time position

To start in January. Some bookkeeping experience necessary. Apply in person with resume.

612 Patricia street [email protected]

Mountain Park Lodges, Human Resources96 Geikie St., Jasper AB, Phone: 780-852-2505Fax: 780-852-5813, Email: [email protected]

is currently seeking a

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Ideal candidates for this role have experience working in catering or banquets and have managed

a small- to medium-sized dining establishment. You enjoy working in a fast paced and ever-changing

environment while providing exceptional customer service at all times. Experience in a hotel

environment is a defi nite asset. If you are looking for an opportunity to take your career to the

next level, visit our website for more details at www.mpljasper.com.

Offering pension plan, medical benefi ts, and bonus.

Apply to [email protected] Park Lodges

Box 1200 Jasper, Ab T0E 1E0Fax: 780-852-5813


Hotel Front Desk Agent ($12.00 - $13.50/hr)Register arriving guests and assign rooms, answer enquires regarding hotel services and registration by letter, telephone and emails. Provide information about the services available in the community and respond to guest queries.

Please send resume to: Athabasca Motor Hotel (1972) Ltd.510 Patricia Street, Jasper

Phone: 780-852-3386; Fax: 780-852-4955Email: [email protected]

Attention: Bob Graham, Assistant General Manager

Starting date as soon as possible, apply with resume & cover letter:[email protected] • 76 Connaught Drive, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0

Phone: 780-852-5111 • Fax: 780-852-5942

The Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre in Jasper is presently looking for:

an energetic, innovative, passionate and experienced SouS ChEF & houSEkEEPing SuPErviSor

Great Benefit Package & Competitive Salary

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Debra Parker AMPMortgage BrokerMortgage Broker

“BORROWED DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGES”

Looking out for your best interest.®P: 250-426-8211 ext 375 Cell: 250-421-7600 E: [email protected]

Homeward Mortgage Group Ltd.

MORTGAGES• Pre-approvals • Purchases • Refi nances • Consolidations• Rental Property • Self Employed Mortgages• New to Canada • Vacation Home

McBride, B.C.

Redi-Mix Concrete • Aggregates • Concrete BlocksConcrete Form Rental • Gravel Truck

Excavator & Bobcat • Site Preparation

Myron Baer 250-968-4492 • Cell 250-569-7245

Robson Valley ConstRuCtion& Redi Mix ConCReteGeneral Contractor: residential & commercial

Excavation: clearing, driveways & septic systemsConcrete: redi mix concrete, finish work,

stamps, forming • Gravel sales

P.o. box 474 Mcbride, bC V0J2e0250-569-2593

TRAVIS’ AUTOMOBILE SERVICEInspection Facility,

Licensed Automotive& Heavy Duty Techs.

We specialize in: Diesel Engine Repair, 4x4 Repair, Snowmobiles, & Misc. Repairs

• Welding • Lathe Work • Tire Sales

945 HWY 5 N, VALEMOUNT, B.C. 250-566-8403

Rex’s RecyclingTuesday - Wednesday 1 - 4pmThursday - Friday - Saturday 10am - 4pmClosed - Sunday & Monday

R e d u C e - R e u S e - R e C yC l e250•566•9111

Now offering full refund on all beer bottles and cans. Pickups can be arranged - Call Liz or Kim Everard:

westridgeplumbing & heatingGreg McNee, Insured and Reliable

Seniors: Show this ad andreceive a 10% discount

cell: 250-566-1687

David R. Sagan BA, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C.Investment & Insurance Advisor • By appointment only

dave@estatefi nancial.caP. 780-852-2121F. 780-423-3883

2nd fl oor, (beside physio.)622 Connaught Dr.

C O N S U L T A N T S I N C .

DRYWALLSERVICES

• Boarding • Taping • Textured Ceilings

Call Todd At Wahoo Enterprises 250-569-0320“Serving The Robson Valley For Over 15 Years”

Licenced Journeyman with over 30 years experience

• Kitchen • Bath • Doors • Windows • Cabinets • Floors • Tiles • Painting • Vinyl Decking and more

Call Andreas 250-569-0004c: 250-981-0457 / [email protected]

HAUGK HOME DESIGNS & RENOVATIONS

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Micah Yo� r R.Ac.Registered Acupuncturist

PHONE 250-566-1782

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Locally owned and operated

NAPA Automotive Parts & Repairs1140 Main Street • Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250-566-9774 • Fax: 250-566-9771

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SandS diStribution Ltd HuSky oiL Limited

Cardlock and bulk plant facilityFuel truck for all your delivery needs

845 Cedarside rd. Valemount BCPhone: 250-566-4818 or 1-866-566-4818

Fax: 250-566-4815

David Craig 250.566.4742 or cell 250.566.1089 email [email protected]

Solar Hot Water SyStemS • CanSAI Certified • Registered with SolarBC

Garn • Smokeless Hydronic Wood Heaters

Solar, Wind • and Micro Hydro Electric Systems

www.rockymountainsolar.ca 250-968-4490

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in you sails.

EXPLORE . DREAM . DISCOVER . TRAVEL ~ MARK TWAINEXPLORE . DREAM . DISCOVER . TRAVEL ~ MARK TWAIN

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Professional Teeth Cleaning - All Ages Zoom Whitening, Tooth Gems & other Preventive Treatments

Howard & McBrideFuneral Homes

“Proudly Serving the Community since 1921”

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Shawn FowlerAuthorized Dealer

Box 819, 1170 Canoe View PlaceValemount, BC V0E 2Z0

Ph: 250-566-8483C: 250-566-1725F: 250-566-8485

[email protected]

Shawn FowlerAuthorized Dealer

Box 819, 1170 Canoe View PlaceValemount, BC V0E 2Z0

HINTON OPTOMETRY CLINICDr. Gary Watson, Dr. Monika Braun & Dr. Jennifer Goettling

OPTOMETRISTS158 Athabasca Avenue, Hinton

Office Hours: Mon., Tues., & Wed. 8 am - 5 pmThurs. 9 am - 6 pm; Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL 1-800-323-9891Eyewear & sunglasses also available at:

Rocky Mountain Eye Wear • Parks West Mall • 780-865-3011

P.O. Box 913McBride, BC V0J 2E0

Serving the Robson Valley • Brendan Zimmerman

BIG IRONTRANSPORT

Ph: 250-569-7404Fax: 250-569-3103

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Now located in Unique Boutique

• Automotive & Agricultural Tires • Agricultural Parts & Service• Small Engine Parts & Service • Full Line of Quality Lubricants & Filters

* Large SeLection of BearingS & V-BeLtS in Stock *100 Mountain View Road at Hwy.16, McBRide

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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

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[email protected] The Funeral ServiceAssociation of Canada


Mountain Park Lodges Human Resources




We are currently hiring for the positions of:

•FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVERS

•LINE COOK

•FRONT DESK AGENT

We offer great benefi ts, bonus, career growth and temporary subsidized housing.

Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the positions as Publisher of the Jasper Fitzhugh.

We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years.

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and fi nancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper,

As publisher of the Fitzhugh, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace.

Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta.

If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in Alberta, then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and benefi ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement.

Please submit your resume by December 31, 2012, to the attention of:

Ron Lovestone, Regional ManagerPrince George Free Press1773 South Lyon StreetPrince George, BC V2N 1T3Telephone 778.349.6327 oremail [email protected]

Publisher

Jasper Inn& Suites

is currently hiring

MAINTENANCEWORKER

Full-time, experience an asset, accommodation available.Apply in person with resume or email: Brad Derbowka,

Maintenance Manager • [email protected]

98 GEIKIE STREET • 780-852-4461

Full-time, experience an asset, accommodation available.Apply in person with resume or email: Brad Derbowka,

Maintenance Manager • [email protected]


Cook ($10.00 - $13.00/hr) Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. May set up and oversee buffets, clean kitchen and work area, plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, monitor and order supplies.




IS SEEKING A FULL TIME

MAINTENANCE PERSON

Experience required.Apply in person to Chad at902 Connaught Drive.


Housekeeping Room Attendant ($12.00 - $14.00/hr)Make beds, sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish the floors and attend to guest requests. Must be fit to work in a physically demanding fast paced environment, work under pressure and a be a good team player.




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annual

Must be over 18 to enter.

JANUARY 18th, 2013Let’s add some new spices to our chili!!

Mountain Park Lodges has open spaces for the 25th Annual Chili Cook-off. If you are interested in entering a team please contact Alan Wilson at 780-852-2513

or email [email protected], spaces will be given on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis.

We also have

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Bags and more!with purchase ofevery pair ofRed Wing boots

116 Market Street Near the Valley IGA Hinton, Alberta116 Market Street Near the Valley IGA Hinton, Alberta

Memories are like leaves of goldthey never tarnish or grow old.

Locked in our heartsyou will always be,loved and remembered for all eternity.

Sadly missed by your family and friends.

In Memory of Carol Anne HillAug 5, 1956 - Dec 14, 2011

Coming Soon to the Big Screen: Jasper Novice Bears By JoHN wILMSHuRST Special to the Fitzhugh

JASPER - We’ve all seen movies where the trailer (why are they trailers if they come before the movie?) is way better than the real thing. Whoever it is that knits together those 30, two second vignettes from a movie, however bad, is much more on the ball than most directors, and they have my respect. Life is kind of like that too, or at least mine is. My memories, near or distant, and particularly those from sitting in the stands watching kids play hockey, tend to be high-graded scenes that dwell on excitement. I think it’s hockey parent survival. This past weekend, the Jasper Novice Bears played four games in Hinton at the annual mill-town tournament, and while the movie was equal to the trailer in this case, the story to be told unrolls like one minute of rapid-fire highlights, in no particular order.

The house lights have just dimmed, and there is a sprawling Dylan Dekker stretching out his glove hand to rob a Whitecourt Wolverine on a point blank wrister. Then suddenly it’s Liam Crozier in net and he’s robbing Edson, but then he’s scoring the opening goal against the same Whitecourt team that Dekker is stoning. My heart is racing. Apollo Hardman is there in front of the net, pounding in a puck that squirted into the slot against Edson. Then he’s scoring again, Jasper’s lone goal on a breakaway in a 6-1 loss to the Hinton Snipers. Pan the stands, and the parents are going crazy despite the scoreboard setback. But you can’t rest from the visual onslaught as Lucas Oeggerli scores one, then two, then three goals against Edson and walks away with a new hockey bag from the raffle table, smile as gaping as the opponents net he just filled. Cut to the scene of Ty Crozier racing back to his own end to break up a two-on-one, then Donovan Fawcett is doing it, then Owen Kearnan, then Nash Hilworth and Tanner Carleton. I can’t take this

anymore. But I have to, because there is Sebastian Golla ringing

a wrist shot off the irons that echoes through the stadium against Whitecourt and then weaving through the entire Hinton team like a shuttle on a loom, back and forth only to be denied by the netminder. But isn’t that Jacob Bartziokas beating Edson along the boards? Yes, but faster than you can change shifts, it’s Baden Koss working the warp and weft in the fabric of the Whitecourt defence. This is too much, I need a break! Ok, thank you trailer director, a moment’s reprieve as we see a few kids sitting in the penalty box, cooling their heels, looking down-hearted. What injustice is this? It can’t be our angelic kids doing wrong! Put the coaches in the sin-bin if there’s a bench minor! For what else could it be? Now, if I don’t catch the main feature, I’ll never know. But I’m not off the hook. I’m getting reeled in again. It starts with Dexter Fawcett coolly taking the puck off a Edson player and clearing it off the boards, then he’s doing it again against Hinton. The pace quickens. Josh Hnatiuk rips a shot that just misses wide, then the scene cuts to Noah Carter fighting for the puck in front of the net, and Rachel Angebrandt impatiently calling for a pass as she finds her place in the slot. Frenetically, Josh Lee crashes out of a pile of Edson players who go sprawling and feeds the puck to Golla who takes off. We’ll never know what happened, because there is only seconds left in this preview before the next one starts and that clever trailer editor has to bring us back to earth. There’s a close-up of a determined Darius Stenlund waiting for the puck to drop, Adrian Hernandez circling centre ice waiting for his teammates to gather and Colten Thomas coolly eyeing the opponents as a bead of sweat gathers on his nose. The final scene is in slow motion as Dylan Skinner skates forward to accept his Most Valuable Player award as Jasper and Whitecourt cheer in the background. A poignant moment; a close-up on Skinner’s smiling face; cue the ascending music; fade to black.

If you weren’t there in the stands last weekend, then you’ll never know what really happened. I guess you’ll just have to read the book. The Novice Bears are in action this Saturday again in two exhibition games against Hinton. The curtain rises at 10:30 a.m. and again at noon. Just leave your 3-D glasses at home. This is real.

JASPER BEARCATSJASPER BEARCATSThe JASPER BANTAM BEARCATS want to say a

BIG Thank You to our sponsors for helping us make our tournament on Dec. 1st and 2nd such a big success. We

couldn’t have done it without your generous donations! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Alpine CommunicationsArvon Hilworth

Athabasca HotelAvalanche Esso

Dave the PlumberFairmont Jasper Park LodgeJasper Bantam Parents

Kinder Morgan CanadaLucia’s Gems and Gifts

Marmot BasinMountain Park Lodges

Mount Robson InnParks Canada

Rocky Mountain RoastersRansom Clothing

Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre

Shirley’s PlaceSource for Sports

Syrahs of JasperThe Niche

Whistle Stop Pub


By NICoLE VEERMaN Reporter/Photographer

Guided tours began at Maligne Canyon this weekend, just as the yellow “closed” sign was removed from Fifth Bridge’s temporary replacement.

The new bridge will be in place until a permanent solution is found for Fifth Bridge, which suffered significant damage from high waters in the spring and summer.

The recently-built temporary structure sits a short distance up river and acts as the beginning and end of Overlander Trekking and Tour’s Maligne Canyon Icewalk. Without it, tours would have instead begun at First Bridge at the top of the canyon.

That would have been OK, said Overlander guide Christian Roy, but “you wouldn’t get the build up.”

Beginning at First Bridge, tour-goers would almost immediately find themselves at the top of the canyon, whereas, starting at Fifth Bridge, they first get to walk along a section of the Maligne River that rushes with water all winter long.

“If you go to First Bridge, you won’t get to see all of this,” said Roy about the river. “You get less variety.”

Roy has been guiding the Maligne Canyon Icewalk for seven years now and averages about 120 walks a year.

Although it’s the same trail each time, he said it’s never boring because the canyon is always changing, as are the people who accompany him on the tour.

“It’s never been the same twice,” he said.Sunday was Roy’s first tour of the season.

Among the tour-goers who joined him was Carli Nichols, who drove to Jasper from Spruce Grove to celebrate her 18th birthday.

The milestone celebration meant not only did Nichols enjoy a drink at the bar for the first time, she also got to sign her own waiver before the walk. (Anyone under 18 needs the

signature of a parent or guardian before they can slip into a pair of the supplied rubber boots and ice cleats and head out into the canyon.)

Cleats and boots are a must on this walk, especially this early in the season, as there is still a good amount of slush and water in the gorge. In fact, over the weekend, there was so much water in the “toilet bowl” – one of the canyon’s entrances – that tour-goers were unable to enter and instead had to enjoy the sights from the outside looking in.

Maligne Canyon is one of the deepest river canyons in the Canadian Rockies with a depth of 110 metres in some areas.

As you approach it, first ducking under the handrail that lines the snowy Maligne Canyon trail and then walking along the frozen Maligne River, the sound of each crunching footstep grows louder until its echoing around you.

Then, before you know it, you’re surrounded by enormous ice formations, some white, some clear, some yellow, some grey and some blue. The colour depends on the conditions under which the water froze, explained Roy.

“Some of them are yellow. That’s doesn’t mean it’s pee, though,” he said with a smile. “When the water goes through the vegetation, sometimes it picks up some of the colour.”

Clear ice is formed when water freezes between zero and minus four degrees Celsius. “So it freezes slow enough that it’s just basically water frozen,” said Roy.

White ice has a lot of oxygen in it and is made from the sprinkle of a waterfall. Grey ice has less oxygen and blue ice has even less.

There are a lot of variations, said Roy, noting that it depends on the temperature at which the ice formed, the amount of sun hitting it and how the water froze.

These variations make for a magical sight, adding depth to the layers upon layers of ice that create curtains on the sides of the canyon.

Since the river bottom was unsafe to walk on Sunday, Roy instead took the group further up the trail to a lookout where the Angel and

the Queen waterfalls are visible.These massive slabs of ice can get so thick

over the winter that portions of them can still be seen during the summer months. While overlooking the falls, Roy stopped to talk about ice climbing, a popular activity on both Angel and The Queen.

While showing the group an ice screw – used as an anchor while climbing steep ice surfaces – and explaining how mountaineers use them, eyes widened and heads shook with disbelief, even has Roy assured the group that ice climbing is fun.

The falls marked the turn-around point on the tour. The round-trip, which took two separate trails to and from Fifth Bridge, was about two hours long, with stops to chat about some of the wildlife and vegetation in the area

and to discuss the history of the canyon. Maligne is an old French word that means

wicked or evil, said Roy on the return trip. “I tell you that now, after we’re off the river,” he joked. The canyon, river and Maligne Lake received their names from a description of the river given by an early explorer.

Evil or not, the area is captivating. As you near the canyon and begin to see frozen icicles and half-frozen waterfalls lining the limestone walls, it feels almost as if you’ve entered a magical new world.

There are two guide companies offering Maligne Canyon Icewalks this winter: Overlander Trekking and Tours and the Jasper Adventure Centre. To learn more, visit their websites at maligneadventures.com and jasperadventurecentre.com.


Maligne icewalks up and running

PHoToS NICoLE VEERMaN

Top: Guide Christian Roy stands in front of massive ice formations in Maligne Canyon.above: Roy waits for birthday girl Carli Nichols during a Maligne Canyon Icewalk, Sunday.

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