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Decore Hotels took the top prize as the BBQ Cook Off champions, Aug. 31. N. Veerman photo Jasper’s best barbecue artists fired up their grills, Aug. 31, to throw down in the Jasper Legion’s third annual BBQ Cook Off.

Queens and kings hit the field In a ballgame like no other, drag queens and kings will face off against players from the Jasper Softball League, Sept. 7, in the annual Emily Morgan Celebration Softball Tournament.

Dear Editor, While the hardship faced by those considering demolishing the Legion’s addition is unfortunate, I see the opportunity for Jasper to invest in its best asset: kids.

The season of love is upon us. Mating season, that is. It’s a time of fiery passion. The kind of all-encompassing, must-have-you-now infatuation that can’t be squelched and must be satisfied.

M. Timmins photo Jasper will play host to Alberta’s first ever experiential travel training conference in February, to teach business owners and tourism operators how to refresh their products and attract today’s travellers.

Submitted photo In celebration of its 42nd year, Arts Jasper is bringing a Scottish adventure to Jasper. A trio of musicians, including Jasper favorites Christine Hanson and Bruce MacGregor, will perform a concert Sept. 9.

R. Fletcher photo Musicians are raising their voices in support of the Jasper Legion, calling on Parks Canada to “cut the red tape” and work collaboratively with the executive board to find a suitable tenant for half of its building.

T. Nichols photo “It’s going to be a big year in here.” Jonathan Thornton, a teacher at the Jasper Junior/Senior High School, stood in the lobby of the brand new joint school facility, with a huge smile on his face.

Creative Commons photo Shaw Communications wants to bring a wifi network to the Jasper townsite.

C. Whitty/Parks Canada photo It’s been a deadly year for black bears in Jasper.