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'Epicness all around' at RVMF

N. Veerman photo The Robson Valley Music Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and it might just be the last time festival-goers ever get to see Mamaguroove play live.

Alternative school coming to town

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

Community battles 'donation fatigue'

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.

NATIONAL PARK NEWS: July 31, 2014

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

No hotel at Maligne Lake, says Parks

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.

Creating a foundation on the road

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.

Celebration of parks

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

COUNCIL BRIEFS: July 15, 2014

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

‘Last kick at the can’ for Reuse-It Centre

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

IN BRIEF: July 24, 2014

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.
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