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It’s out with the old and in with the new for the Jasper Pride Festival Society. The group switched things up, Aug. 26, nominating a fresh board of directors at its annual general meeting.

Kirsten Oilund has always loved food. There’s a new dietician in town. Kirsten Oilund recently opened up her own practice called Jasper Nutrition Counselling, which mainly focuses on sports and wellness. Submitted photo.

Canadians can now ship and receive with confidence. On Aug. 30, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached a tentative two-year agreement. P. Clarke photo.

According to Ginette Marcoux, the executive director of the Jasper Adult Learning Centre, she has dealt with about a dozen labour standard inquires this summer–more than triple the number of inquires than last summer. N. Veerman photo.

The Barley Kings can claim bragging rights for another year. The Kings overcame the Gangsters with a final score of 23-20, Aug. 29.

A team of drag queens rounded the bases at Centennial Field, Aug. 25, for the 10th annual Emily Morgan Celebration Softball Tourney. K.

Jasmine Liang and Jon Goulet owe $20,000 in medical bills after Liang fell ill and spent eight days in hospital. Photo provided.

Jasper Folk Fest gearing up for 2016 Delhi 2 Dublin will be headliners this year. Submitted photo The Jasper Folk Music Festival returns Sept. 9-11.

Dong Han (in blue) met United Nations General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Aug. 18. Photo provided. It was a meeting Dong Han won’t soon forget.

Attendance at the Jasper Aquatic Centre was up 35 per cent in July compared to the same period last year. K. Byrne photo.