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Jasper's highway road signs in disrepair; Parks mum on solution

P. Clarke photo It’s been months since the snow melted, yet numerous road signs along Highway 16 and the Icefields Parkway remain broken and in disrepair.

Photo Gallery: Jasper celebrates Canada Day

N. Veerman photo Jasper was awash in red and white to celebrate Canada's 148th birthday, July 1. Following tradition, hundreds of people started the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the municipality.

Nature is good for kids. Duh!

N. Wilson photo It’s been awhile since I’ve seen my son actually squeal with pure delight—but that’s what happened when hundreds of toad tadpoles tried to nibble his toes at Patricia Lake last week.

Pigs and chickens and cows, oh my!

Jasperites had a chance to get up close and personal with dozens of farm animals during a pop-up petting zoo, June 24. Photo - P. Clarke.

Planetarium explores Jasper’s night sky

The Jasper Planetarium takes people on a cosmic tour of Jasper's night sky. Photo provided. Spending a night under Jasper’s dark skies is a unique experience, but it can easily be ruined by unpredictable weather, as well as long summer nights.

Jasper farmers market returns

Garry Neufeld, the owner of Wildflower Waggle Dance Honey, was one of several venders at the farmers market, June 24. Photo - P. Clarke.

Parks Canada's vague wedding guidelines frustrate local bride

Photo submitted With wedding season in full swing, Parks Canada is under fire for being too lenient when it comes to enforcing ceremony guidelines designed to protect the ecological integrity of Jasper National Park.

Community says au revoir to École Desrochers graduates

Martin Kreiner (right) and Emerson Ostrander were the first to graduate from the new joint school facility, June 25. Photo - P. Clarke. Students, teachers and members of the community said au revoir to two graduates from École Desrochers, June 25.

The legacy of Jasper's 306 Connaught Dr.

P. Clarke photo Underneath the splintered boards and dust that now occupies 306 Connaught Dr. lies a building steeped in history. Erected in 1926, it was one of five general stores established in Jasper during the 1920s and 30s.

In Brief: New director of finance, Trudeau promises to wave park fees, New municipal website

Justin Trudeau promised to suspend National Park fees in 2017 to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.Photo - Alex Guibord https://www.flickr.
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