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Connecting family histories

Jasperite Karen Fontaine is an amateur genealogist, who often receives requests from people around the world looking for information on long-lost family members with ties to Jasper.

Lac Mégantic, unlikely for Jasper

CN’s safety record, along with the town’s emergency response training, keep Jasper safe.Nicole Veerman photo Following the recent train derailment and explosion that killed more than 30 people in Lac Mégantic, Que.

Get engaged with the muni

The word is Jasperites are craving more information and more opportunities for meaningful engagement with the municipality, or at least that’s what the 127 residents who filled out the Engage Jasper survey had to say.

Jasper Bears play ball

The Jasper Bears hosted teams from Drayton Valley, Barrhead and Slave Lake over the weekend.

Rowing against the world

Alex Walker is off to Austria to compete in the 2013 World Rowing Under-23 Championships.Row2k photo Alex Walker will represent Canada on the world stage in two weeks time.

Tracking feathered friends

This tiny bird received a band around its leg during the July 5 bird banding session near Pyramid beach.Sarah Makowsky photo If you’re at Pyramid beach at 4:30 a.m.

Eight paws, two wheels, one journey

Since being diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1987, Randolph Westphal has been biking around the world with his four-legged companions.

Servers to donate tips for HIV/AIDS

Hannah Marvin and Adina Doole pose during a photoshoot for this year's Safe is Sexy campaign, which aims to eduate young adults about positive sexual health.

Hip checks on the fast track

West Yellowhead Roller Derby (WYRD) battles it out with the Grimshaw Grim Reapers. Nicole Veerman photo Third time’s the charm for West Yellowhead Roller Derby, who won its first bout Saturday night.

Bellmen’s Auction unites Jasper and JPL

For 21 years, the Bellmen’s Auction has united the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Jasper, all in the name of charity. The tradition began when JPL bellman Tim Melanson, now guest services manager, noticed a divide between the lodge and the town.
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