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Parks Canada photo Parks Canada’s decision on backcountry closures, released last week, strikes a fine balance between caribou conservation and winter recreation.

A. Bradley photo The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s golf course received the highest honour in SCOREGolf magazine’s top 59 Canadian public golf courses, being named No. 1.

Nicole Veerman photo While most Jasperites enjoyed the hot summer weather last week, 27 youth laced up and bundled up for the 13th annual Jasper Skating and Hockey Camp at the arena.

Parks Canada photo Tucked away in the subalpine of Jasper National Park, centuries-old giants struggle for survival.

Brian “Spike” Buckowski, the man behind Terrapin Beer Company in Georgia, will share his knowledge of big beer at the Jasper Brewing Co. next week.

Caribou conservation and enhanced winter recreation On Friday, July 26, Parks Canada announced the decision to offer new and enhanced winter recreational opportunities and implement new caribou conservation actions in Jasper National Park.

JVSU seeks donations Jasper Victim Services Unit has sold all 144 spots in its annual golf tournament, but the organization is still on the hunt for donations.

Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Friends of Jasper on the occasion of their 30th anniversary.

Dear Editor, I would like to voice my disappointment and frustration at the appearance of the boulevard along Connaught Drive. We consider ourselves a world-class destination.

In the past, Parks Canada has been criticized in this space for engaging the public for the sole purpose of crossing public consultation off its decision-making to-do list. But that can’t be said of the agency’s latest decision.