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T. Nichols photo More than any other day this year, May 11 felt like spring, making it a perfectly appropriate day for the 30th annual Spring Run Off.

T. Nichols photo It was tough to get to Jasper in the early 20th century: there were few quick and safe travel options, and with no real roads running into town, options were limited.

N. Veerman photo There will be no outdoor rodeo this summer, despite the Jasper Heritage Rodeo Association’s efforts to bring the 88-year-old event out from under the fluorescent lights and back into the light of day.

Madame Rebecka Riddell-McKay’s Grade 5 physical education class stormed the Jasper Activity Centre May 7, literally climbing the walls as they learned the basics of both rock climbing and kayaking.

Students turned everyday objects into drums, sanded soapstone, scratched records and duct taped their friends to the walls of the gym, May 8, all while their teachers watched, laughed and rejoiced in the freedom of Education Week.

Quicker than almost anyone expected, Jasper is getting a portable ultrasound machine.

Photo courtesy of Parks and People, 1987 If not for a dying request from Stefanija Wilson, Jasper Park Liquor probably wouldn’t exist.

Parks Canada photo Elk calving, bears in the valley, and coyote denning “There I was, lost in my thoughts, enjoying a spring jog on newly dry trails, when I looked up to see a cow elk glaring at me and grinding her teeth.

N. Veerman photo Following a Métis jigging workshop, May 2, all of Jasper Elementary School’s students walked away with a basic understanding of the dance, as well as 10 “fancy steps.

Beer and food are the name of the game this weekend, as the town is taken over by Food-A-Palooza and Brütopia.