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Hip checks on the fast track

West Yellowhead Roller Derby (WYRD) battles it out with the Grimshaw Grim Reapers. Nicole Veerman photo Third time’s the charm for West Yellowhead Roller Derby, who won its first bout Saturday night.

Bellmen’s Auction unites Jasper and JPL

For 21 years, the Bellmen’s Auction has united the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Jasper, all in the name of charity. The tradition began when JPL bellman Tim Melanson, now guest services manager, noticed a divide between the lodge and the town.

Barber to play in his ‘home away from home’

Del Barber is performing at the Jasper Legion July 25. Mark Maryanovich photo The Jasper Legion is Del Barber’s most played venue in Canada.

New group helps people vent

Moving to a new town and dealing with co-workers, roommates, and other issues can be stressful, so one Jasperite started a group where residents can connect and discuss the challenges they’re facing.

Eventful long weekend for RCMP

As well as donning Red Serge in the Canada Day parade and raising the flag at the Information Centre, the Jasper RCMP were called to the Athabasca Hotel Canada Day long weekend to find an intoxicated man brandishing a machete.

National Park 51°µÍø JULY 11

Wild Jasper speaker series tonight Get plugged in to the research and issues of Jasper National Park! Parks Canada and the Interpretive Guiding Association (IGA) have partnered on a speaker series aimed at keeping guides, residents and interested vis

In Brief JULY 11

Dinner brings ‘meadows to menu’ The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Twin Meadows Organics Farm are providing the opportunity for people to learn how to prepare dinner with organic produce, and then eat the delicious meal.

New location, cheaper rent aids Reuse-it Centre

The Reuse-it Centre has moved into the Anglican Church basement. Not only does the store now reside at 602 Geikie St., it also has a new manager, Anne Daniels.

Compiling local green building knowledge

Although Jasper is an environmentally conscious community, there are few local resources available to homeowners looking to renovate or build energy efficient homes.

I love my canada!

Sizzling summer heat couldn’t deter thousands of Jasperites and visitors from coming out to celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday on July 1.
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