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The new Jasper train car is joining the “park car” series, which include cars named after both provincial and other national parks such as Banff, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke and Prince Albert.

After 25 hours, Lynn's Place received the funds it needed.

From June 20 to Sept. 2, the Canada Strong Pass will offer free admission to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada and a 25 per cent discount on camping fees.

Jasper currently only has two gas stations to service both residents and tourists after the other two were destroyed in the wildfire last summer.

VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.

Only two gas stations remain in Jasper after two others were destroyed in last summer’s wildfire.

"I think CN is pushing this ahead without really checking into the effect it's going to have on the town or their employees that live there."

Valemount is also hoping to draw in more visitors with an upcoming three-day community festival called Valemountain Days, which runs Friday (June 13) to Sunday (June 15).

During each year’s campaign, Tim Hortons customers can buy a special cookie where all proceeds go toward a local charity selected by restaurant owners.

"Losing the rooms that we did in Jasper, we knew that would have the impact on our skier visits, and what we sort of expected in terms of business levels is exactly as it turned out."