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Large piles of compost have been piling up at the Jasper Transfer Station with nowhere to go. Municipal council approved spending $15,000 to come up with a management plan Sept. 6. P. Clarke photo.

Olen's Adventures in the Canadian Rockies, is the brainchild of Nancy Gordy and Cory Johnn. The children's book depicts Olen—a young boy from the Prairies who goes on an adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Photo provided.

High school students participated in a variety of activities for Spirit Day Sept. 9. K. Byrne photo. The first week back to school has officially come and gone.

An aerial view from a helicopter of a prescribed fire carried out in the spring of 2016 by Parks Canada. Parks Canada/R.Bray.

Dear Editor: As can be expected in any resort community where millions visit annually and the stress on infrastructure, including business operations is a given, it is important to note that there are many, many owner/operators who go above and beyon

By just about all accounts the Jasper Folk Music Festival (JFMF) was a huge success, which is why the 51°µÍø was dismayed to learn that several locals were caught trying to sneak into the venue this year.

Tourism-based communities make up less than one per cent of Alberta’s population, but play host to 13 per cent of the province’s visitors, attracting more than four million tourists annually. P.

The Jasper Royal Canadian Legion. K. Byrne photo Despite a rough few years financially the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion has made it its goal to continue supporting the community.

A couple of years ago, 16-year-old Nik Kellis barely knew what javelin was. Now he’s become somewhat of a professional at the sport, breaking records wherever he goes. Jasperite Nik Kellis practicing is javelin throw.

Trevor Mann, Shea Connor and Murray Wood have been best friends for years. They live together, they travel together and as a band they share their successes together.