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Nicole Veerman photo The Jasper Heritage Rodeo is back for it’s 87th year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 14 with a stick pony parade that begins at the Jasper Activity Centre at 10 a.m.

Parks Canada photo The glorious days of summer have arrived, and on a hot day many visitors and residents are drawn to the clear, cool waters of Jasper’s rivers and lakes.

Bumped to second place Jasper is no longer the largest dark sky preserve in the world. That title was taken by Wood Buffalo National Park last week. Wood Buffalo is the largest national park in North America at 44,807 square kilometres. On Aug.

N. Veerman photo Jasperite Diana Gil is on a path of adventure and continuous learning. Following a year of private school in Victoria, B.C.

The grills fired up on Sunday, July 28 at the second annual Big Rock Barbecue Cook Off at the Jasper Legion where seven teams grilled up good eats.

Brett Wildeman plays at SnowDome on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Submitted photo Listening to Brett Wildeman’s first full-length album, Mother Earth , it’s apparent that natural elements influence his sound.

For 51 years, Coin Clean Laundry has gone through countless cycles of washer rhythms and dryer settings, serving both local and visitor clientele alike. “It has always been about people,” said Sam Koebel, who owns the business with his wife, Shelley.

submitted photo Despite being in the midst of a six-stage road bike race, Jasperite Cory Wallace competed in and conquered a 100-mile trail bike race, July 20.

Toni Klettl stands on top of Mount Athabasca in 1951. He and Charlie Dupre had the first ascent of the north face. Jasper National Park lost one of its pioneers last month.

N. Veerman photo The municipality is free of liability for the replacement of the library and cultural centre roof.