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Nicole Veerman photo Behind fences, gates and bushes, Jasper’s green thumbs hide the fruits of their labours, and once a year, those gates are thrown open, allowing the public a sneak peek at some of the town’s hidden green spaces.

Jordie Lane is performing at the Olive Bistro July 25.

Nicole Veerman photo Melissa Woodcock is back in town, teaching kids to get in touch with their creative side.

Nicole Veerman photo Every Wednesday from now until Sept. 18, a local yoga instructor will be on the Information Centre lawn teaching a free one-hour yoga class from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The first class, led by Andrea Quick, was held July 10.

Unless Don Pickle removes his sunken trampoline and fills the excavation hole it’s in, Parks Canada is going to do it for him, on his dime. That’s the latest in the trampoline saga that has been causing an uproar on social media and in the community.

Part V – Renewing JNP’s Visitor Experience – Icefields Centre Since the Icefields Centre’s original construction in 1995, there have been no significant changes or updates to the exhibits or the space on the main floor shared between Parks Canada and

Most expensive destination in Canada In terms of hotel prices, Jasper is the country’s most expensive destination this summer, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org.

Dear Editor, Is there no end to the demands of commercial interests to grab a piece of paradise and destroy it forever? This time it’s Maligne Lake, the crown jewel of this glorious park.

Check the radio, switch to an iPod. Find an artist, change the song. Punch in a location on a GPS. Drink coffee. Light a cigarette. Talk to a friend. Grab something from the backseat. Pick up the phone, send a text message.

Jasper could see a brand new roster on town council this fall. Three councillors have confirmed they will not be running in the Oct. 21 municipal election, while the mayor and remaining three councillors refused to give a solid answer either way.