Science writer, biology expert and local community connector Niki Wilson joins Bob Covey to talk about the upcoming Dark Sky Festival in Jasper National Park, the recently wrapped Beakerhead "don't call it a festival" mashup in Calgary and her loveable cat's "circle of death." They discuss the special type of awkwardness that arises when a spouse knows "unapproved" Parks Canada information and they face- palm about the pains and gains of pitching—and receiving—stories in a competitive writing industry. Recorded in a van, down by the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park on September 6, 2015.

The Jasper Local Podcast Ep. 4 Niki Wilson

Bob Covey and Jim Bottomley are at it again, this time talking about the periodic perils of community journalism, campaign marketing during an election, the intelligence of community clusters and peak experiences in Jasper National Park. They talk a little hockey and scratch the surface of ethical eating. Recorded in a van down by the river (actually a lake)on October 15, 2015.  

The Jasper Local Podcast Ep. 5 Jim Bottomley

It's been a while since Bob and Jim have been down by the river, but they're back now, with a new conversation touching on the double-edged sword of Trip Advisor, a community coming together to support an avalanche survivor, Jasper Pride and more.

The Jasper Local Podcast Ep. 6

Nicole Veerman, editor of the Fitzhugh, Jasper's weekly community newspaper, joins Bob Covey to discuss practicing journalism in a small town. Recorded in a van, down by the river, on April 13, 2016. 

The Jasper Local Podcast Ep. 7: Nicole Veerman

Join host Bob Covey and futurist Jim Bottomley as they pump the gas on podcasting in Jasper National Park. 
Discussing topics which merge at the intersections of community journalism, entrepreneurship and trend analysis, Bob and Jim riff on current issues in Jasper and life in the Canadian Rockies, while occasionally going deep into how businesses and individuals can better meet the needs of those they serve. 
Recorded around various locations in beautiful Jasper, from the cozy confines of The Jasper Local's roving studio, Debby the Chevy, The Jasper Local podcast s a good way to get a taste of Jasper's unique culture while learning about broad trends which will affect the way you plan for your future.

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