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Nicole Veerman photo Behind fences, gates and bushes, Jasper’s green thumbs hide the fruits of their labours, and once a year, those gates are thrown open, allowing the public a sneak peek at some of the town’s hidden green spaces.

Jordie Lane is performing at the Olive Bistro July 25.

Nicole Veerman photo Melissa Woodcock is back in town, teaching kids to get in touch with their creative side.

Nicole Veerman photo Every Wednesday from now until Sept. 18, a local yoga instructor will be on the Information Centre lawn teaching a free one-hour yoga class from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The first class, led by Andrea Quick, was held July 10.

Dear Editor, Is there no end to the demands of commercial interests to grab a piece of paradise and destroy it forever? This time it’s Maligne Lake, the crown jewel of this glorious park.

The word is Jasperites are craving more information and more opportunities for meaningful engagement with the municipality, or at least that’s what the 127 residents who filled out the Engage Jasper survey had to say.

The Jasper Bears hosted teams from Drayton Valley, Barrhead and Slave Lake over the weekend.

Alex Walker is off to Austria to compete in the 2013 World Rowing Under-23 Championships.Row2k photo Alex Walker will represent Canada on the world stage in two weeks time.

Hannah Marvin and Adina Doole pose during a photoshoot for this year's Safe is Sexy campaign, which aims to eduate young adults about positive sexual health.

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.