Candlelight vigil held for 215 children found in unmarked graves Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
June 09, 2021 In:
The Jasper community gathered to mourn on June 2 after the remains of 215 children were found buried at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C. | A.Howat photo
Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.ca
The community of Jasper came together to have a candlelight vigil on June 2 in honor of the 215 children whose remains were discovered buried at the Kamloops residential school.
Centennial Park was filled with both young and old members of the community in support of the families that were affected by this tragedy.
Jasper may soon stop mandating masks Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
June 09, 2021 In:
Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.ca
Jasper Municipal Council discussed ending mandatory face coverings in outdoor spaces and within public buildings during a committee of the whole meeting on June 8.
This repeal would be in alignment with phase three of the provincial government’s Open for Summer plan, which will occur two weeks after 70 per cent of Albertans age 12-plus have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Face masks or face coverings have been required on downtown sidewalks and in all public indoor spaces since August 2020.
Jasper remembers late Prince Philip and his 2005 visit to town Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
April 13, 2021 In:
In light of Prince Philip passing away, H.A. (Sandy) Robinson submitted a photo to the Fitzhugh of the Queen and Prince Phillip visiting Jasper at the St. Mary & St. George Anglican Church on Sunday, May 22, 2005. The Duke of Edinburgh contributed to the service with a scripture reading, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13.
Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.ca
Jasper and the rest of the Commonwealth are remembering Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away at the age of 99 on April 9.
Prince Philip visited Canada many times over the years, accompanying Princess Elizabeth – proclaimed queen two years later – during her inaugural visit to Canada in 1951.