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T. Nichols photo Representatives from a host of organizations gathered at Jasper’s Emergency Services Building, June 11, to take part in a simulation aimed at testing the town’s newly updated Municipal Emergency Response Plan.

Park user fees in Jasper National Park Parks Canada photo Did you know that all park user fees collected in the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper National Park, stay in the parks and are used to fund Parks Canada services, facilities and prog

Submitted photo A motorcycle crash on Maligne Road claimed the life of a Canadian Forces Sergeant June 16. Sgt. Ginette Gauthier crashed her motorbike at approximately 8 p.m.

It's official: the Jasper United Church is now welcoming same-sex weddings under its roof. In a vote, June 8, the congregation supported a new mission statement, which will allow Rev. Dawn Hermann to officiate weddings for same-sex couples.

T. Nichols photo The official line-up for the Jasper Folk Music Festival is out and includes 14 acts, including Shred Kelly as the Friday night headliner and The Bright Light Social Hour as the Saturday night headliner.

T. Nichols photo Doug MacNearney doesn’t have a backing band, flashy light show or even a good stage name.

N. Veerman photo Lex Switzer of the Whistle Stop Bongs, pictured on the left, built a table out of hockey sticks and raffled it off on behalf of the team, raising $1,000.

Library update The architect working on the expansion and renovation of the library and cultural centre is going on maternity leave at the end of the month.

N. Veerman photo Marmot Basin is seeking public feedback on the four projects outlined in its first long range plan.

If you’re a business owner or operator, Community Futures West Yellowhead wants to talk to you. The non-profit organization is conducting a business visitation study to gather information on the challenges facing businesses in Jasper.