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‘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.

N. Veerman photo In just a few weeks, Jasperites will get the chance to take a dive into the psyche of one of their favourite drag queens.

N. Veerman photo Sixteen years ago, SunDog Tours consisted of one van, one driver and seven days worth of work. It was a business that was born out of necessity.

T. Nichols photo There were guests in simple, dark masks; elaborate feathery masks; stark, unsettling masks and even a man in novelty glasses and a prosthetic nose.

Up close and personal with warden Ben Alderman Parks Canada photo In 2008, the Government of Canada authorized Parks Canada to create armed officer positions dedicated to law enforcement.