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Submitted photo If you live in Jasper you’ve almost certainly heard of Edith Cavell. The British nurse worked in Belgium during the First World War, where she famously committed to treating all of the wounded, regardless of what side they fought for.

Creative Commons/Mike Peel photo If you’re like me, you may not have heard the term “Supermoon” much before this year.

T. Nichols photo Paul Shewchuk grunts as he lifts the lid off of a beehive atop the roof of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Aug. 29. He’s the executive chef at the hotel, and is dressed for the part in chef’s whites and a tall, straight toque.

R. Fletcher photo Elk mating season has begun and will last until mid-October. During this time bull elk become extremely aggressive.

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo. Ecojustice lawyers have filed a court challenge against Parks Canada, aiming to quash the possibility of overnight accommodations at Jasper's Maligne Lake. Aug.

N. Veerman photo The Mount Edith Cavell day-use area re-opened Aug. 29. According to Parks Canada, weather patterns, shorter days and a "significant decrease" in the water level of Cavell Tarn mean the area is once again safe for visitors.

Jensen sentenced to manslaughter Cody Kyle Jensen was sentenced to four years in prison for stabbing a Cape Breton man to death in a hotel room in Jasper.

Waiting on certification After three years of waiting, the municipality is now three months away from receiving LEED certification—and finding out its rating—for the fitness centre.

CAO provides update on services and structural review The municipality has been making subtle changes to its inner workings for the past year, following recommendations that appeared in the 2013 services and structural review.

The 6th annual Jasper Motorcycle Run roared through town Aug. 24, bringing about 100 bikers to Jasper for a day of riding through the park—and it was all for a good cause. The run saw riders compete in a “race” around the park.