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Delhi 2 Dublin will take to Jasper Folk Music Festival’s A stage on Sept. 10 at 9:30 p.m.

In hopes that one day the provincial government might help tourism-based communities tap into additional financial resources, Jasper, Banff and Canmore have collaborated on a study, which documents both the positive impacts and challenges of servicin

Tourism Jasper is reporting the park had its highest number of summer visitors in a decade. Tourism in Jasper has reached an all-time high.

After being selected to illustrate a children’s book, local artist Karly MacDonald reflected on all the ups and downs in her career that brought her to where she is today. Her work is displayed at Mountain Galleries and the JAG gallery.

Since its inception last year, it’s been Veteran Adventures’ aim to make it easier for veterans to explore the great outdoors. Up until recently Victoria’s Mike Seinen, a retired Royal Canadian Navy officer, wasn’t sure if he would ever kayak again.

As Jasper schools welcomed back its students, Sept. 6, École Desrochers, Jasper Junior/Senior High School and Jasper Elementary also welcomed new teachers. By way of introduction, the 51°µÍø caught up with each new recruit.

Niki Wilson weighs out the pros and cons of slugs. Creative Commons photo I have tried so hard to be okay with slugs. Really, I have.

The Caribou Ambassadors Program was first piloted in 2012. Parks Canada photo. Volunteers are an important part of the success of any national park.

Up until last week, the only time Abdulrahman Al-Rasheed had slept in a tent was when he was forced to live in one of Iraq’s refugee camps several years ago.

Large piles of compost have been piling up at the Jasper Transfer Station with nowhere to go. P. Clarke photo. Space for Jasper’s biosolids is running out after tests revealed the compost it produces is unfit for the park.