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T. Nichols photo The newest crop of Jasper Elementary grads were sent off June 26, in a walk down ceremony at the school’s final assembly, held in the Jasper Activity Centre.

E. Christie photo Jasperites young and old rang in Canada’s 147th birthday July 1, digging out their most patriotic red-and-white costumes, hats and face paints and hitting the streets for the day of birthday activities.

T. Nichols photo Visitors to Maligne Lake were confronted with more than breathtaking scenery June 29, as a group of protestors braved the spitting rain to show their displeasure with the proposed development at the lake.

T. Nichols photo As the soccer season wound down last week, members of the Jasper Minor Soccer Association met to pack away the nets at the Centennial Park field.

Submitted photo To help guide visitors to iconic scenic viewpoints where they can connect with nature, Jasper National Park is now participating in Parks Canada’s Red Chair program.

June 25 Ski Marmot Basin held an open house in Jasper to show off the details of its long-range plan. Attendance was sparse, with Marmot representatives outnumbering curious Jasperites the whole night.

T. Nichols photo Freewheel Cycle’s Freeskool kicked off for the summer June 21, with a party that saw more than 50 kids and their parents take over the woods across from the Mount Robson Inn just off Connaught Drive.

Submitted photo The students of École Desrochers are marking the end of their time in the Jasper Legion in style. The school has operated out of space for more than a decade, and in August will move to Jasper’s joint school facility.

Bike Park Clears Hurdle Jasper is one small step closer to having a bike park, after council gave its support in principal for the construction of one in town.

In an effort to bring the province’s tourism industry up to $10.3 billion by 2020, Travel Alberta is turning its sights to the digital world and the international traveller.