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It's official: the Jasper United Church is now welcoming same-sex weddings under its roof. In a vote, June 8, the congregation supported a new mission statement, which will allow Rev. Dawn Hermann to officiate weddings for same-sex couples.

T. Nichols photo The official line-up for the Jasper Folk Music Festival is out and includes 14 acts, including Shred Kelly as the Friday night headliner and The Bright Light Social Hour as the Saturday night headliner.

N. Veerman photo Lex Switzer of the Whistle Stop Bongs, pictured on the left, built a table out of hockey sticks and raffled it off on behalf of the team, raising $1,000.

Library update The architect working on the expansion and renovation of the library and cultural centre is going on maternity leave at the end of the month.

N. Veerman photo Marmot Basin is seeking public feedback on the four projects outlined in its first long range plan.

If you’re a business owner or operator, Community Futures West Yellowhead wants to talk to you. The non-profit organization is conducting a business visitation study to gather information on the challenges facing businesses in Jasper.

Petro increases diesel output Petro Canada—the only station in town to offer diesel fuel—is renovating, and by the end of the month there will be five diesel pumps at the station, instead of just one.

Photo courtesy of the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. If you came to Jasper 100 years ago it would have looked like another world.

N. Veerman photo With their raincoats at the ready and their gloves on, nearly 100 litter collectors tidied up the park, June 5.

N. Veerman photo Although the skies were gray and the rain was falling, nearly 30 eager yogis showed up to the season’s first Yoga in the Park session, June 4.