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Community Outreach Services, pictured here, connects people with a range of social services. K. Byrne photo.

Gordon Hutton, the town’s fleet and public works manager, surveys the new multi-purpose field. According to Bruce Thompson, the town’s director of operations, the field will be completed by the end of the summer and open to the public in 2017. K.

The Jasper Heritage Rodeo runs from Aug. 16-20. P. Clarke photo. Dust off those cowboy hats and boots, because this year’s rodeo is expected to be bigger and better than ever.

Ailsa Ross recently started the Jasper Amnesty International Writing club. The group meets at the Municipal Library every second Thursday at 6 p.m. K. Byrne photo.

More than two-dozen motorcyclists from British Columbia and Alberta descended on the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion, Aug. 3, as part of a national motorcycle relay to raise money for children who are visually impaired.

Photo - P. Clarke. As the Jasper Library and Cultural Centre celebrated its soft opening on Aug. 4, the 51°µÍø asked attendees if the building, which opened three and half years behind schedule and was $1.

Jasper’s Tea Leaf Boutique owner, Roben Nurgitz, recently returned from Israel after exploring the country's fashion industry. K. Byrne photo.

With more than 15 years experience between the two, Greg Reimer and Brooke Taylor have opened up a sword fighting school in Valemount. The two are looking to expand throughout the region and have started offering classes in Jasper. K.

Putting pen to paper can be a challenge even for the most seasoned writers, which is why Habitat for the Arts is hosting a writing workshop to help get people’s creative juices flowing.

To catch the band, head over to Jasper Royal Canadian Legion on Aug. 11. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.