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R. Bray/Parks Canada photo From the beginner hiker to the seasoned mountain biker, Jasper National Park’s valley trail network offers something for everyone.

Corb Lund is headlining Friday's line up. Photo provided.

T. Nichols photo Nearly a year has passed since the Jasper Legion requested an exemption from municipal property taxes and still no resolution has been reached.

N. Veerman photo Library on track for Oct. 2 Council was presented with what Mark Fercho, chief administrative officer, called a “good news report” on the library and cultural centre, July 14.

Submitted photo This past weekend five swimmers from the Jasper Red Fins travelled to Devon to compete in the annual Freeze or Fry swim competition. This year the outdoor competition fell under the fry category, with temperatures reaching 31 C.

Dear Editor, We are visitors to Canada from New Zealand. We were surprised to read the letter from Jack Almond in the July 9 Fitzhugh regarding Canada’s Parks and particularly the Glacier Skywalk. Mr.

N. Veerman photo As a mushroom cloud appeared over Signal Mountain, July 9, the community mobilized. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether the wildfire was a threat to the townsite or not.

Panorama of Medicine Lake. | R. Gruys photo Rain and cooler temperatures continue to help fire crews fight the Excelsior Wildfire burning out of control in the Maligne Valley, about 15 kilometres south east of Jasper.

P. Clarke photo Over the past decade, herbicides have been banned in dozens of jurisdictions across Canada, including the Municipality of Jasper, yet they are still being used to combat invasive plant species in Jasper National Park.

Kellie Leitch, minister of labour and minister of status of women, speaks during a lunch meeting at Pyramid Lake Resort, July 10. | P.