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Jasper has the opportunity to secure its waste disposal for the foreseeable future by joining the regional waste management authority based in Hinton.

Harassment, peace bond violation Mario Vena received a $1,000 fine and 15 months probation for violating a peace bond between him and a former rental tenant.

New meeting dates Council changed the dates of its regularly scheduled meetings for September, as it otherwise wouldn’t have had quorum on Sept. 3.

Submitted photo Tools for Schools has had a big year. In January, the Jasper based non-profit saw the opening of the Roy Everest Jr. Nursery near Lake Kivu, Rwanda and already the plan is to expand the space to allow for more children.

Jasper National Park provides crucial habitat for many creatures, including mountain goats, which are among of the most aggressive mammals, said Laval University graduate student Julien Richard.

When Jasperites hit the polls on election day, Oct. 21, they will not only vote for a mayor and municipal councillors, but also a school trustee representative.

Five Alarm Funk will take the stage at the Jasper Folk Music Festival Sept. 13.Submitted photo After surveying Jasperites at the farmer’s market and online, accepting performer applications via sonicbids.

N. Veerman photo Despite a strong 2013 event, including two sold out evening shows, the Jasper Heritage Rodeo’s future could be in jeopardy.

R. Bray photo Over the past few years there have been many exciting changes to Jasper National Park’s interpretation programs.

Hats in the ring for council Mayor Richard Ireland has announced he will stand for reelection. Ireland has been Jasper’s mayor since the town was incorporated as a municipality in 2001. Before that he was the chair of Jasper Town Committee. On Aug.