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A fire ban is in effect for all of the mountain national parks. Lighting or maintaining fires in Jasper National Park, including within the townsite of Jasper is currently prohibited.

Council voted 3-2 against a motion to install a rainbow coloured crosswalk like this one in Vancouver on July 18.

A local man was found guilty of assault in connection to a cyber-bullying incident earlier this year. The judge handed him a conditional discharge and sentenced him to six-months probation.

Since May 8 there have been three power outages in town, hurting some businesses owner's bottom line. P. Clarke photo.

Siobhan Coughlan recently started a company called Tuk Tuk Tours that offers rides and historical tours throughout town. To get a lift she can be reached at 587-589-0780. P. Clarke photo.

Edmonton’s Boogie Patrol (pictured here) will be headlining the Robson Valley Music Festival, which runs from Aug. 11-13. A weekend pass costs $160 and can be bought through the festival’s website.

Parks Canada has set up a closure near Old Fort Point after a female grizzly and her two year-old cubs were seen feeding on an ungulate carcass in the area.

Eleven athletes with the Jasper Freeride ski team spent the past two weeks in Whistler training for the upcoming winter season. Photo provided.

Council voted 3-2 against a motion to install a rainbow crosswalk like this one in Vancouver on July 18.

The Ray Elliott Band arrived in Jasper on July 17 and took some time to busk in front of Tim Hortons ahead of their first show. The final show will be held on July 22 at Pine Bungalows. P. Clarke photo. It doesn’t get any more local than this.