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N. Veerman photo Once a year, Jasper’s raft guides gather on the river for a battle of strength, finesse and teamwork that ultimately sees one outfitter crowned champion of the Jasper Raft Olympics.

There are at least six broken road signs within 15 km of the Jasper townsite. Photo - P. Clarke. More than two million visitors enter Jasper National Park using one of two highways every year.

Delegates from Hakone, Japan, and dignitaries from Jasper took a break to take an official photo during the Alberta/Japan Twinned Municipalities Association annual general meeting last week. Photo - P. Clarke.

A large grizzly bear recently kept an eye on things, as Parks Canada staff worked high in the surrounding whitebark pine trees.

The Wardens play June 30 at the Legion. Tickets are $15.

Lion’s Park was swarming with families, June 21, as the Jasper Lion’s Club hosted its second annual Family Fun Day on Father’s Day. Kids received balloons and everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch prepared by members of the club.

Students from Jasper Elementary School enjoyed gymnastics lessons this month, learning to jump, climb, roll, bounce and balance as part of a school-wide gymnastics program sponsored by Randal Glover Professional Corporation.

Submitted photo The Jasper Red Fins sent seven swimmers to Whitecourt earlier this month for the team’s first swim meet of the season.

N. Veerman photo Jasper hosted Soccerfest last weekend, welcoming teams from Hinton and Edson for two days of head-to-head competition. Soccerfest marks the end of the soccer season, with the winners going to provincials.

Submitted photo Each year Jasper students accept a dare to make good decisions for a healthy and safe life. D.A.R.E.