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Billy Brown photo Evelyn Clarke picked up the phone. It was Friday evening, around 5 p.m. Her call display said it was a private number, but she was expecting a call from a friend whose number never shows up, so she answered.

Robin Campbell, MLA for West Yellowhead. West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell is Alberta’s new finance minister. Premier Jim Prentice, who recently won the PC leadership vote, promoted Campbell Sept. 15 when he announced his new cabinet.

Bright Light Social Hour headlined the festival on Saturday night. N. Veerman photo On Sunday afternoon, music magic took place in Centennial Park.

N. Veerman photo Jasper’s business community received a sneak preview of Supt. Greg Fenton’s annual park report, Sept. 9, during a general meeting of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce.

N. Veerman photo Frigid temperatures and pouring rain couldn’t keep Jasper’s hearty souls off the golf course, Sept. 12. In fact, they showed up in droves, with a 156 people hitting the links that morning, all in the name of charity.

“There’s music in the streets!” Marianne Garrah exclaimed. The organizer of Jasper’s Culture Days was talking about this year’s celebrations.

This Sunday, Sept. 21, all local residents and visitors are invited to an open house at the Jasper National Park Information Centre. Stop by between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Centennial Park ball diamonds are in for a new irrigation system. Council voted, Sept.

Shift from products to experiences Jasper’s experiential travel training conference has a name: SHIFT. The three-and-a-half day conference is a Travel Alberta pilot project, which will run from Feb.

C. Davidson illustration This summer in Jasper several people were killed as a result of serious accidents.