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N. Veerman photo The new rodeo grounds are coming together, with the arena nearly complete and the bleachers set to arrive in the next few weeks.

Parks Canada/O. Robinson photo Tips, tricks and regulations with Park Warden Joe Storms Does your ultimate summer experience involve water? Check out Jasper’s many rivers and lakes this year to find your passion.

Yellowhead MP Jim Eglinski. | P. Clarke photo The federal government announced $211.6 million in funding over the next five years for infrastructure and conservation projects in Jasper National Park, July 2.

Thursday, July 9 | Olive Bistro, 8:30 p.m. | $10 Cécile Doo-Kingué didn’t come to music, she was born into it.

N. Veerman photo Last week the Jasper Elementary School said goodbye to a batch of bright-eyed Grade 6s who will embark on their high school careers in September.

Dear Editor, There has to be something wrong with the creation of a multipurpose green space on the school exchange lands when the need of our population is for more shelter! Face it, we are surrounded by green space! Is this a case of not seeing the

Dear Editor, Re: Centennial Field replacement delayed There are many comments made in that article and previous articles that lead to a trend that somewhat disturbs me.

Photo courtesy of the Tour of Alberta When the Tour of Alberta rolls through the park in September, local organizers want to see Jasper businesses, non-profit organizations and artisans out in force showcasing everything the community has to offer.

N. Veerman photo Kids aren’t known to sit still, nor are they known to sit in silence, but after nine months of training, Roxane Thomas’ Grade 1 and 2 students revel in the quiet stillness of their weekly mindfulness sessions.

M. Figueira photo Jasper’s sidewalks, parking lots, grocery stores and restaurants have been unseasonably busy the last two months, with an influx of visitors keen to explore the park prior to the summer rush.