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More than 500,000 people have already ordered their free Discovery Pass for 2017. Parks Canada image. It’s already evident that 2017 is going to be a busy year for Canada’s national parks.

Recreational facilities at the Jasper Activity Centre could be closed for a significant period of time in 2018 to undergo some much-needed renovations.

National parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas including Jasper National Park represent the very best that Canada has to offer.

Despite being unsure when construction will begin, Hostelling International (HI) said it is still moving forward with its plans to construct a hostel in the Jasper townsite. Floor plans for the planned HI hostel are available on its website.

If there was any doubt about Canada’s passion for hockey, look no further than Jasper. In 2016/2017 the town expects to host 31 weekend tournaments at the Jasper Arena. N. Veerman photo.

The Tour of Alberta could return to Jasoer on Sept. 1, 2017. Parks Canada/M. Darrah photo Mark your calendar. The Tour of Alberta could be back next summer.

lives in a land of warrior princesses, sailor scouts and comic book characters.

Police charged a 27-year-old man with arson after a fire broke out in a Cavell Apartment, Dec. 12. K. Byrne photo. A 27-year-old man was charged with arson after a fire broke out in a Cavell Apartment, Dec. 12.

Mountains cover about 22 per cent of the Earth’s surface. To celebrate that fact, the United Nations General Assembly designated Dec. 11 as “International Mountain Day.

Jasper’s fire chief Greg Van Tighem (left) was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal by Governor General David Johnston in Edmonton on Dec. 8.