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Jasperite takes the road less travelled, ends up here

Jodie Rogers has a message. It’s one she’s so determined to share that last year she left behind her ladder-climbing, corporate marketing job in London, England to make a career of liberating the masses.

In Brief: man found dead in Athabasca; business study to be released

Man found dead in Athabasca The body of a 60-year-old man was recovered from the Athabasca River Oct.2, just east of the Moberly Bridge. The body was discovered by two people paddling the river and was called in around 1:30 p.m.

Jasperites vie for top honours at ALTOs

N. Veerman photo Two Jasper organizations have been named finalists in the running to nab one of Alberta’s most prestigious tourism awards.

Parks asks for input on future of Maligne Valley

N. Veerman photo Parks Canada is proposing it decommission several of the Maligne Valley’s lesser-used backcountry campgrounds, in order to focus more of its funding and efforts on the Skyline and Jacques Lake trails.

Dark Sky Festival: Q&A with astrophysicist Rob Thacker

Ever wonder if people who study space have the same reaction as you do when they see a shooting star? Is it an exciting and potentially perspective-giving event, or simply a meteoroid burning up as it passes through the atmosphere? What is it like sp

Yellowhead byelection called for Nov. 17

Creative Commons photo A byelection to replace recently departed Yellowhead MP Rob Merrifield has been set for Nov. 17. The election comes in the wake of Merrifield’s speedy departure from parliament, Sept.

Joint funding for new event specialist

N. Veerman photo Tourism Jasper has joined forces—and funds—with Parks Canada to create a brand new position that will enhance the park’s experiential tourism offer and ease some of the pain associated with planning events and festivals in Jasper.

Culture and rec seeks permission to nix rodeo

N. Veerman photo The culture and recreation department is asking council’s permission to book the Jasper Arena for August 2015—marking the 2014 Jasper Heritage Rodeo as the last to occur in the facility.

Arts Jasper brings Jake's Gift to Legion

Submitted photo It’s been seven years, more than 725 shows and nearly 1,000 total hours on stage, but Julia MacKey still isn’t tired of performing Jake’s Gift.

Art Gallery of Alberta transports people to Jasper

Submitted photo This past summer, the Art Gallery of Alberta teamed up with Elk Island and Jasper National parks to deliver a unique photo contest. It aimed to instantly transport Edmontonians (and visitors to the city) to Jasper and Elk Island.
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