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Folk artist looks for bears in Jasper

Jordie Lane is performing at the Olive Bistro July 25.

Yoga in the Park

Nicole Veerman photo Every Wednesday from now until Sept. 18, a local yoga instructor will be on the Information Centre lawn teaching a free one-hour yoga class from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The first class, led by Andrea Quick, was held July 10.

Parks to remove in-ground trampoline

Unless Don Pickle removes his sunken trampoline and fills the excavation hole it’s in, Parks Canada is going to do it for him, on his dime. That’s the latest in the trampoline saga that has been causing an uproar on social media and in the community.

National Park News JULY 18

Part V – Renewing JNP’s Visitor Experience – Icefields Centre Since the Icefields Centre’s original construction in 1995, there have been no significant changes or updates to the exhibits or the space on the main floor shared between Parks Canada and

In Brief JULY 18

Most expensive destination in Canada In terms of hotel prices, Jasper is the country’s most expensive destination this summer, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org.

Election talk: who’s running?

Jasper could see a brand new roster on town council this fall. Three councillors have confirmed they will not be running in the Oct. 21 municipal election, while the mayor and remaining three councillors refused to give a solid answer either way.

Connecting family histories

Jasperite Karen Fontaine is an amateur genealogist, who often receives requests from people around the world looking for information on long-lost family members with ties to Jasper.

Lac Mégantic, unlikely for Jasper

CN’s safety record, along with the town’s emergency response training, keep Jasper safe.Nicole Veerman photo Following the recent train derailment and explosion that killed more than 30 people in Lac Mégantic, Que.

Get engaged with the muni

The word is Jasperites are craving more information and more opportunities for meaningful engagement with the municipality, or at least that’s what the 127 residents who filled out the Engage Jasper survey had to say.

Jasper Bears play ball

The Jasper Bears hosted teams from Drayton Valley, Barrhead and Slave Lake over the weekend.
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