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Tournaments all around

N. Veerman photo The soccer season is coming to a head June 21.

Servus to relocate

You may have noticed that a hole just popped up in the line of buildings on the east end of Connaught Drive.

Municipality tests new emergency plan

T. Nichols photo Representatives from a host of organizations gathered at Jasper’s Emergency Services Building, June 11, to take part in a simulation aimed at testing the town’s newly updated Municipal Emergency Response Plan.

NATIONAL PARK NEWS: June 19, 2014

Park user fees in Jasper National Park Parks Canada photo Did you know that all park user fees collected in the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper National Park, stay in the parks and are used to fund Parks Canada services, facilities and prog

Soldier killed in Jasper motorcycle crash

Submitted photo A motorcycle crash on Maligne Road claimed the life of a Canadian Forces Sergeant June 16. Sgt. Ginette Gauthier crashed her motorbike at approximately 8 p.m.

Church supports same-sex marriage

It's official: the Jasper United Church is now welcoming same-sex weddings under its roof. In a vote, June 8, the congregation supported a new mission statement, which will allow Rev. Dawn Hermann to officiate weddings for same-sex couples.

EXCLUSIVE: Jasper Folk Music Festival line-up

T. Nichols photo The official line-up for the Jasper Folk Music Festival is out and includes 14 acts, including Shred Kelly as the Friday night headliner and The Bright Light Social Hour as the Saturday night headliner.

Bongs support ladies hockey

N. Veerman photo Lex Switzer of the Whistle Stop Bongs, pictured on the left, built a table out of hockey sticks and raffled it off on behalf of the team, raising $1,000.

COUNCIL BRIEFS: June 3, 2014

Library update The architect working on the expansion and renovation of the library and cultural centre is going on maternity leave at the end of the month.

Consultation period begins for Marmot projects

N. Veerman photo Marmot Basin is seeking public feedback on the four projects outlined in its first long range plan.
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