What have we learned from the Jasper wildfire, and the devastating fires before that? Could Banff, Lake Louise, or Whistler burn next? 

3:15 | Retired foresters Ken Hodges and Emile Begin wrote letters to the federal government in late 2017 warning of a devastating fire in Jasper National Park. We talk to them on the heels of Ken's testimony before a Parliamentary Hearing related to the July 2024 Jasper fire.  

JASPER WILDFIRE EXPLAINED: https://rtrj.info/073024Jasper

52:45 | Did you catch our October 15 episode with psychotherapist Mike Pond and author Maureen Palmer? Real Talker Sheryl responds to their comments on 12-step programs for heavy drinkers. 

WATCH THAT EPISODE: https://rtrj.info/101524Soberish

1:04:45 | Real Talker Mary Ann taught for 34 years. She gives us the straight goods on inclusive classrooms after our October 8 episode - The Preschool to Prison Pipeline.

WATCH THAT EPISODE: https://rtrj.info/100824RTRT

1:11:45 | It's a PERFECT time of year to stargaze in Jasper! There are a few new elements to this year's edition of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival. We've got you covered in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 

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