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Robson Valley Music Festival

Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Dunster, B.C., hundreds of people gathered for the 12th annual Robson Valley Music Festival, Aug. 12-14. K.

In brief: Police net $2,300 of drugs during traffic stop, Tennis court overhaul complete,New amphitheatre being built at Whistlers Campground,

Jasper RCMP seized $2,300 worth of drugs during a routine traffic stop, Aug 10. File photo Police net $2,300 of drugs during traffic stop Jasper RCMP seized $2,300 worth of drugs during a routine traffic stop, Aug 10.

Environmental group fed up with Parks Canada’s ash disposal process

Garbage bags full of ash from campgrounds in Jasper are seen piled up in the transfer station. The Jasper Environmental Association wants Park Canada to find a more sustainable to get rid of the ash. Photo submitted.

Skatepark and bike park locations approved

The bike park will be located along Connaught Drive across from Maligne Lodge on the west side of town. Image provided by the municipality.

Cultural Centre receives $4,500 for upcoming celebrations

The Jasper Library and Cultural Centre will host a grande opening will take Sept. 30 to coincide with Alberta Culture Days Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Ending the stigma around suicide

The Distress Centre's crisis line is available 24 hours a day seven days a week. Suicide. It’s a conversation we’ve been conditioned to avoid.

Traffic woes spur call for action

The Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association is lobbying the federal government to redesign the intersection at Highway 16 and Maligne Lake Road. K Byrnes photo.

National Park 51°µÍø: Oxeye Daisy - the wolf in sheep’s clothing

The Oxeye Daisy is a beautiful flower; however, this abundant perennial is not native to Jasper National Park and can produce over 500 seeds per plant.

Take a deep breath and get real

Dear editor: I am taken aback at the reaction to Monika Schaefer’s video regarding the Holocaust. This is obviously a touchy subject, however Monika has expressed an opinion based on her own research and, like all Canadians has the right to do so.

Graffiti atop mountain sparks concerns

he Friends of Jasper are conerned about the growing amount of vandalism at the top of Whistlers Mountain. Submitted photo.
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