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N. Veerman photo The land that we now call Jasper National Park has a long history that extends back well before the park’s creation.

P. Clarke photo Football and poetry are often considered worlds apart, but for Martin Kreiner, a football player and Grade 12 student from École Desrochers, using poetry brought his two worlds together.

Ursula Winkler receives an eagle feather from Matricia Brown. | N. Veerman photo After spending months building Aboriginal drums, Grade 3 students from the Jasper Elementary School held a drum circle to thank everyone who helped them in the process.

Parks Canada/O. Robinson photo This Canada Day, visitors will enjoy free entry to all of Canada's National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas on July 1.

A senior scientist with Parks Canada was unexpectedly fired from his job last week for reasons that remain shrouded in mystery. Multiple sources confirmed Dr.

N. Veerman photo The library and cultural centre’s incessant delays have forced Jasper’s arts and culture groups to be resourceful as they wait for their new creative spaces to be completed.

N. Veerman photo In Grade 7, students learn about Canada’s origins and the movement of people throughout our vast country, leading up to and after confederation.

P. Clarke photo For most teachers, summer is an opportunity to relax and recharge, while for others it’s an opportunity to broaden horizons and try new things.

P. Clarke photo Fighting cold temperatures and rain, three Jasperites beat the elements to win their respective races during Jasper’s first Gran Fondo, June 13.

Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra Folk festival releases initial line-up Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra is the Jasper Folk Music Festival’s Friday night headliner. The news was announced June 15.