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Submitted photo Climbing a mountain in Japan is a whole different experience than in the Rocky Mountains. That was one of Ayoumi Nayak’s realizations during her exchange to Jasper’s sister city, Hakone, Japan, last month.

N. Veerman photo The best slo-pitch team in the regular season proved to be the best team in the playoffs, as well, this year.

The municipality has three valid petitions from neighbourhoods willing to pay to have their alleyways paved. The most recent was submitted this month, while the rest are from as far back as three or four years ago.

Jasper has the opportunity to secure its waste disposal for the foreseeable future by joining the regional waste management authority based in Hinton.

Harassment, peace bond violation Mario Vena received a $1,000 fine and 15 months probation for violating a peace bond between him and a former rental tenant.

New meeting dates Council changed the dates of its regularly scheduled meetings for September, as it otherwise wouldn’t have had quorum on Sept. 3.

Submitted photo Tools for Schools has had a big year. In January, the Jasper based non-profit saw the opening of the Roy Everest Jr. Nursery near Lake Kivu, Rwanda and already the plan is to expand the space to allow for more children.

Jasper National Park provides crucial habitat for many creatures, including mountain goats, which are among of the most aggressive mammals, said Laval University graduate student Julien Richard.

When Jasperites hit the polls on election day, Oct. 21, they will not only vote for a mayor and municipal councillors, but also a school trustee representative.

Five Alarm Funk will take the stage at the Jasper Folk Music Festival Sept. 13.Submitted photo After surveying Jasperites at the farmer’s market and online, accepting performer applications via sonicbids.