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The Learning Connection, the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division’s alternative school, is opening its doors in Jasper.

It’s hard to go more than a couple of weeks without a dedicated group of Jasperites putting on an event to raise money for a very worthy cause. Those events are largely made possible through the generosity of the town’s business community.

B. Morin photo On Aug. 4, 1914, the British and German Empires declared war and plunged the world into four years of dark conflict.

N. Veerman photo Parks Canada has accepted Maligne Tours Ltd.'s proposal for redevelopment at Maligne Lake, but has said no to the 66-room hotel that was the plan’s flagship development.

N. Veerman photo After four years cycling around the world with his twin seven-year-old sons in tow, Kim—a South Korean university professor—has learned a few important lessons.

N. Veerman photo “Imagine walking around with a big toenail on your head.

Under budget, over budget With three out of four of its capital projects coming in under budget and one coming in well over, the operations department gained council’s approval to make up the deficit by reallocating funds from its under budget projec

The Reuse-It Centre will close its doors in September unless another non-profit group steps up to take over its operations.

Cyclist suffers fatal crash on Highway 93 A 56-year-old cyclist died on Highway 93 July 17, north of the Columbia Icefield. An initial investigation determined the man crashed his bike while descending a steep hill.

N. Veerman photo The budget for the library and cultural centre increased to $9 million, July 15, and will most likely reach $9.5 million before the project is complete. The latest increase was approved by council in a six to one vote, with Coun.