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T. Nichols photo If all goes as planned, the Old Fire Hall will be transformed into a interpretive centre by the end of June, bringing music, theatre, workshops and programs to Patricia Street all summer long.

N. Veerman photo The 88th annual Jasper Heritage Rodeo will take place in the arena after all.

T. Nichols photo More than 100 people packed into the Jasper Legion May 24, to watch as musicians from Jasper and beyond battled it out for a chance to perform at this year’s Jasper Folk Music Festival.

Stories, tips & regulations with Park Warden Joe Storms Parks Canada photo In early April, we were on patrol, checking out a number of popular haunts outside the townsite, when I came across the unmistakable smell of smoke.

Parks Canada safety training pushes employees to the limit T. Nichols photo As he rumbles down the highway in his Parks Canada car, John Wilmshurst speaks in a strained voice.

T. Nichols photo In celebration of National Nursing Week, the Local 75 United Nurses of Alberta met May 15.

From May 24–31 citizen scientists across Jasper National Park will have their eyes to the ground, as they take part in the annual Spring Flower Count.

N. Veerman photo In his second annual state of the municipality address, May 13, Mayor Richard Ireland spoke in length about the importance of collaboration—a topic that he’s been passionate about since his first election campaign 25 years ago.

T. Mickelsen photo On behalf of her husband, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Laureen Harper cut the ribbon on Brewster Travel Canada’s brand new Glacier Skywalk, May 13.

N. Veerman photo In a show of support for equality, acceptance and love, a small crowd gathered to watch the mayor hoist a rainbow into the sky, May 17.