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The town was abuzz with thousands of people donning red and white for Jasper’s Canada Day celebrations, July 1. Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the annual Canada Day parade, July 1. K. Byrne photo.

Angie Thom, director of library services, was all smiles when she opened the library to the public for the first time June 28. Photo - K,. Byrne.

The students of École Desrochers and Jasper Elementary School took full advantage of their new playground when it was unveiled June 28. Photo - K. Byrne.

Jasper National Park is a place of great heights, but did you know there is also a depth to be explored? Laura Coulson, the Fitzhugh’s production manager, braved the frigid waters of Patricia Lake to explore one of Jasper’s best-kept secrets: The Hab

The Jasper Artist Guild (JAG) requested the municipality waive one month of rent saving the organization nearly $1,600. Council will decide on the request July 19. Photo - K. Byrne.

It takes a lot more than 24 hours of rain, sleep deprivation and a broken bike to slow down Andrew Bovard. The Jasperite recently took home the top spot during the inaugural Golden Two-Four, in British Columbia, June 18-19.

The Jasper Peewee Bears won the Blackfalds Summer Kickoff, June 24-26. Photo submitted. It was a golden weekend for the Jasper Peewee Bears baseball team at the Blackfalds Summer Kickoff tournament June 24-26.

Jasper Elementary School principal Raymond Blanchette Dubé recently retired after more than 30 years in the education system. Photo - K. Byrne.

Canada Post issues 72-hour lockout notice Mail service could come to a grinding halt on July 8 after Canada Post issued a 72-hour lock out notice on Tuesday, July 5. P. Clarke - Photo.

Habitat for the Arts hosted Calgary’s Cantaré Children’s Choir for a workshop in its new location at the Jasper Library and Cultural Centre, June 5. Photo - K. Byrne.