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T. Nichols photo Jasper’s green thumbs got together March 15 to spread a little gardening knowledge to anyone willing to listen.

T. Nichols photo Not long after the Canadian flag was lowered from its perch atop a flagpole at NATO headquarters in Kabul, another was raised in Jasper.

N. Veerman photo Although hesitant to set a precedent, council has agreed to do further research into moving the Jasper Farmer’s Market onto public land.

N. Veerman photo With students of all ages standing by, the Franco-Albertan flag was hoisted to the top of the pole outside the Jasper Elementary School, March 7.

‘Stay tuned’ for Maligne Tours decision Parks Canada hopes to release its decision on Maligne Tours’ conceptual proposal in the coming weeks.

N. Veerman photo In 2009, as rainbow stickers began popping up in windows across town, the community started rumbling about the need for a pride festival.

From housing prices to the push for street performers, laws governing development and expansion are an inescapable and omnipresent part of life in Jasper.

N. Veerman photo Following the relocation of two rams and 22 ewes from just outside the eastern park gate, North Dakota’s bighorn sheep population grew by 24 animals last month.

N. Veerman photo Decked out in smocks and hats March 7, students from École Desrochers added their own personal touches to a giant mural that has been painted on by more than 85,000 Francophone students across Canada and the United States.

Annalee Grant photo When most people walk into a library they expect to see books; not vintage cameras, Lego blocks, iPads and tools.