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You’ve probably heard of the Pony Express: the system of horse riders that allowed the Americans to deliver mail across the country in the 1860s. In its brief year-and-a-half existence it was dangerous, wild and crossed an immense distance.

T. Nichols photo Madamme Paulette Trottier’s Grade 2 class got a taste of nature, Sept. 18, when they headed to the Maligne Canyon viewpoint for a class trip.

Jasper’s finest artistic talent is set to be recognized Sept. 28 at the third annual Raven About the Arts Awards.

submitted photo. “Life is simple when you’re on the road.” Kristin “K Man” McNulty is the front man of ska band K man and the 45s . He has a laid-back, friendly voice, and it’s hard to imagine him speaking without a huge grin plastered on his face.

T. Nichols photo Jasper’s joint education facility is on schedule to be finished before the 2013–14 school year begins.

Pictured from left to right are Cynthia Ying, Benedict Lee, Mahmood Ranjbar, Mahshid Babakhani, Lin Chen, Hediyeh Vasili, Negar Tavafzadeh Haghi and Ali Hosseini.

Rubber ducky, you’re the one Dozens of ducks will waddle their way off the Miette River Bridge at precisely 1 p.m. Sept. 29 to raise funds for two worthy organizations. That’s right, the Duck Race is back for yet another year.

J. D'Antonio photo The annual Grade 10 Active Stewardship program wrapped up last week.

Jasper Elementary School Bringing music to the classroom After years of teaching adults and teenagers, Colleen Macza is now distilling her knowledge to elementary school students, as a part-time music teacher.

Seth Macdonald and Shara Gustafson of Samson's Delilah performed Friday night at Centennial Park.N.