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What you ought to know about our past winners...
How are our (past) winners doing? We love to know they enjoy their prizes.
Here you go; Claude Robidoux is our last year's photo contest winner and he shared with us how he and his family are having such a fine time in the outdoors!
July 12, 2012
"Hello Bob;
I hope you are having a great summer so far.
I just wanted to let you know that I got to enjoy my prizes from the photo contest last year.
I had won a family pass for the National Parks, and $100 Esso gas card, which I used a few days ago with my family. We went and spent four days in Radium Hot Springs. That was our first time trying the hot springs, which all of us really enjoyed, including the kids. We spent one day exploring Kootenay National Park, including hiking Marble Canyon, and we made it to Lake Louise.
Thanks again, and here are two pics of us that I set up using the tripod and self timer.
Have a great summer!"
Claude Robidoux
Yoho National Park, British Columbia.
With Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, as a backdrop!
For a short day hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park,
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Jasper’s Star Correspondent named!
Tourism Jasper Media Release
Jasper, AB, September 17, 2012 ~ Jasper’s celebrity judges have named a winner in the Star Correspondent contest: Heidy Barton of Orillia, Ontario! As Tourism Jasper’s star correspondent for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival (October 12 – 14, 2012), Heidy will bring charisma, creativity and fresh perspective to the Jasper experience this October via:
While all the finalists displayed creativity, talent and passion, Heidy won over the judges with her charm and upbeat humour. Heidy is currently a student of Business Marketing and spent this past summer working in Jasper, where as you can see from her submission, she absolutely fell in love. It will be great fun following her coverage of Jasper and the festival, so stay tuned! In the meantime, watch for contest outtakes highlighting some of the best entries that didn’t make the shortlist and visit the Facebook contest page to find all the great videos, photos and stories.
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Jasper Star Correspondent shortlist announced
Tourism Jasper Media Release
Jasper, AB, September 11, 2012 ~ The votes are in and the public has decided our finalists for the Jasper Dark Sky “Star Correspondent” contest! With over 50 entries and over 5000 votes, it was an exciting race but in the end five edged out the competition to make the shortlist: Aliya Daya, Heidy Barton, Miranda Broumas, Neil Zeller and Rachel Courey.Aliya Daya entry
Heidy Barton entry
Miranda Broumas entry
Neil Zeller entry
Rachel Courey entry
The volume and creativity of submissions was both impressive and inspiring, so congratulations to everyone who entered. Please visit the contest Facebook page to see some of the great videos, photos and stories. We hope to see you all at the Dark Sky Festival, October 12 – 14, 2012!
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And the winner of our Trivia Quiz #4 is...
The winner of our Trivia Quiz #4 is Claude Robidoux, from Penticton, British Columbia!
He got all answers right and his name was randomly drawn. Congratulations Claude!
The author Graeme Pole is generously offering a third set of 3 companion guides.
For the record, the three questions asked were:
1. The highest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies is:
- Takakkaw Falls
- Helmet Falls
- Bow Falls
- Wapta Falls
The correct answer is "Takakkaw Falls".
2. Which Rocky Mountain mammal is nicknamed, the 'whistle pig'?
- Woodchuck
- Pika
- Hoary marmot
- Peccary
The correct answer is "Hoary marmot".
3. Which life zone has the most tree species in the Rockies?
- Montane
- Lower sub-alpine
- Upper sub-alpine
- Aspen parkland
The correct answer is "Montane".
Good luck!
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Our Trivia Quiz #4
The author Graeme Pole is generously offering a fourth set of 3 companion guides.
Congratulations to the winner, to be announced shortly!
For the record, the three questions asked were:
1. The highest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies is:
- Takakkaw Falls
- Helmet Falls
- Bow Falls
- Wapta Falls
The correct answer is "Takakkaw Falls".
2. Which Rocky Mountain mammal is nicknamed, the 'whistle pig'?
- Woodchuck
- Pika
- Hoary marmot
- Peccary
The correct answer is "Hoary marmot".
3. Which life zone has the most tree species in the Rockies?
- Montane
- Lower sub-alpine
- Upper sub-alpine
- Aspen parkland
The correct answer is "Montane".
Good luck!
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