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Madame Rebecka Riddell-McKay’s Grade 5 physical education class stormed the Jasper Activity Centre May 7, literally climbing the walls as they learned the basics of both rock climbing and kayaking.

Students turned everyday objects into drums, sanded soapstone, scratched records and duct taped their friends to the walls of the gym, May 8, all while their teachers watched, laughed and rejoiced in the freedom of Education Week.

Quicker than almost anyone expected, Jasper is getting a portable ultrasound machine.

Photo courtesy of Parks and People, 1987 If not for a dying request from Stefanija Wilson, Jasper Park Liquor probably wouldn’t exist.

Parks Canada photo Elk calving, bears in the valley, and coyote denning “There I was, lost in my thoughts, enjoying a spring jog on newly dry trails, when I looked up to see a cow elk glaring at me and grinding her teeth.

Beer and food are the name of the game this weekend, as the town is taken over by Food-A-Palooza and Brütopia.

Twenty-six youth from Evansburg, Grande Cache and Edson travelled to Jasper last weekend for the ROUTES conference, organized by the Jasper Sustainability Club for Youth.

In an effort to learn about the unique challenges people with disabilities face in Jasper, Naresh Bhardwaj held a roundtable discussion last week.

A tree for Jeanine In memory of Jeanine D’Antonio, the Jasper Local Food Society is planting a fruit tree in the community garden May 10. D’Antonio lost her struggle with depression last month, sending a shockwave through the community.

N. Veerman photo Jasper National Park is at the top of Parks Canada’s list for the installation of Internet hotspots.