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N. Veerman photo It will soon be a little bit easier for veterans to explore the great outdoors thanks to a new program organized by the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion.

M. Menzies photo Grizzly warning and trail closure Parks Canada issued a precautionary bear warning for the townsite and part of Pyramid Bench, June 2, in order to trap and move a grizzly bear that has been frequenting the townsite.

Grade 1 students as Jasper Elementary School got to hold baby chickens as part of their science curriculum, May 27. Photo - P. Clarke.

The Athabasca Glacier is rapidly melting, decreasing at a rate of five metres a year. But don’t fret, thanks to Google Maps it’s frozen in time, with a “street” view tour that will allow us to appreciate it even after it’s gone.

With rising global temperatures, the future of the Athabasca Glacier is in jeopardy, but thanks to Google and it’s mapping capabilities, the glacier will never be forgotten.

Winners of the poster contest at the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion. Photo - P. Clarke. Students from Jasper Elementary School and École Desrochers were recognized for their artwork at the Royal Canadian Legion May 27.

Common ravens may be just that, but that hasn’t stopped a local birder from dedicating the last two months to tracking the growth of a nest of fledglings.

Corry Wallace injured his should during the Titan Desert Stage Race held in Morocco i May. Submitted photo.

T. Nichols photo Parks Canada is taking a “step back” from its plans to develop an unserviced RV campsite at the Jasper Airfield and is considering other locations for a similar group campsite.

Brendan Lally photo There’s a turf war going on in our neighbourhood, and someone is going to get hurt. They usually do.