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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Parks Canada brought around 60 people to safety on Monday amid the significant rain and snow that came down on Jasper National Park.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a good and valuable event, says Parks Canada of its Annual Public Forum held on April 19.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jasperites woke up to the white stuff coming down hard on Monday as a freak snowstorm created an unusual start to the week of the Summer Solstice.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Although the freak snowfall and heavy rain caused the RCMP Musical Ride to be cancelled, the riders and their horses were able to stroll through town and wave to pedestrians on Monday.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A Canadian icon has reached its 75th birthday, and the town of Jasper has already begun to celebrate this landmark occasion.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper National Park is officially over its COVID headache as Tourism Jasper anticipates a strong visitor season for 2023.

The fire ban has been lifted in Jasper National Park effective June 15 in the wake of cooler weather and significant rainfall. Over the last 24 hours, the park has received 27 millimetres of rainfall.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It is a day for ceremony and celebration, for culture and community. It is a day to reflect on the past while dancing toward the future.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Outdoor enthusiasts have been waiting two years for the Berg Lake Trail to reopen. That wait will be over in two weeks.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper may have to increase the budget for the recreation renovation project by a total of $6.4 million, to be funded by debenture.