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N. Veerman photo With students of all ages standing by, the Franco-Albertan flag was hoisted to the top of the pole outside the Jasper Elementary School, March 7.

Dear Editor, Thanks for your paper’s recent review of Gabrielle. As the parents of a daughter with Williams Syndrome, we’re pretty excited about the film and we are hoping that it will help raise awareness of this rare syndrome.

‘Stay tuned’ for Maligne Tours decision Parks Canada hopes to release its decision on Maligne Tours’ conceptual proposal in the coming weeks.

Dear Editor, I have spent much time digging and asking pointed questions of those involved and it seems the story of the behind-the-scenes discussions in regard to the Maligne Tours Limited (MTL) resort are finally coming to light.

Jasper has been bustling with French culture this month, in honour of les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, an annual three-week festival celebrated in communities across the country.

N. Veerman photo In 2009, as rainbow stickers began popping up in windows across town, the community started rumbling about the need for a pride festival.

From housing prices to the push for street performers, laws governing development and expansion are an inescapable and omnipresent part of life in Jasper.

N. Veerman photo Following the relocation of two rams and 22 ewes from just outside the eastern park gate, North Dakota’s bighorn sheep population grew by 24 animals last month.

N. Veerman photo Decked out in smocks and hats March 7, students from École Desrochers added their own personal touches to a giant mural that has been painted on by more than 85,000 Francophone students across Canada and the United States.

Annalee Grant photo When most people walk into a library they expect to see books; not vintage cameras, Lego blocks, iPads and tools.