The site of Foley Timber School. There are two buildings here. The last time I was here a few years back it was winter.
The View From Here - Various thoughts and travels
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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Sold the motorcycle yesterday. Decided to go to Jasper, Alberta for a quick visit.
One of my favourite places was devastated by a wildfire in 2024. Buildings are rapidly going up replacing the ones that were lost. Outside the townsite are miles and miles of fire damage to the forests. What I do not like is the whole business area is subject to paid parking where before it used to be free. Prepare to pay $7.00 an hour if you go. Trying to figure out how to pay for parking took a moment. You have to find the sign with a QR code and pay online. I loathe paying for anything this way.
I was going to visit Jasper again this summer. I may rethink that. Jasper lost two gas stations in the fire and they are down to two remaining. I was surprised how busy Jasper was today and the two gas stations were crammed, one with trucks towing big holiday trailers trying to squeeze into a small area to get close to a gas pump. This will get a lot worse this summer. I have seen fights break out in the past when people get frustrated getting gas navigating a crowd. I am not sure if any of the lost gas stations are being rebuilt.
I love Jasper but I do not like getting gouged more than usual and it is getting too busy. It may have been ruined for me.
Friday, 22 May 2026
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