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Dear Editor: I worked at the 51°µÍø a number of years ago. Periodically, I like to check back and see what’s going on in town. Jasper is a terrific community, which is why I’m dismayed to see that it is home to at least one Holocaust denier.

The proposed bike park will be located along Connaught Drive across from Mount Robson Inn on the west side of town. Image provided by the municipality.

After a long and arduous journey the second Syrian refugee family finally arrived in Jasper, July 25. Second Syrian refugee family arrives After a long and arduous journey the second Syrian refugee family finally arrived in Jasper, July 25.

The proposed 107-km multi-use trail from Jasper to the Columbia Icefield has faced strong opposition from environmental groups. D. Regett photo. The federal NDP is the latest group to criticize a $65.

Municipal council held its first official meeting in the Jasper Library and Cultural Centre, July 19, exactly 15 years to the day residents voted in favour of establishing a local government.Hugh Lecky photo.

Mayor Richard Ireland (left) and Communities in Bloom judges Evelyn Alemanni and Gaétan Deschênes pose with Jasper the Bear on July 14. The two judges spent the day touring the town, judging the community in several categories. K.

Athena Urie is one of the children that participate in the weekly therapy rides. Photo submitted. Connie Tiesenhausen has never seen her 11-year-old daughter light up the way she does when she hops onto the saddle of a horse.

Two local teenagers put Jasper on the map last weekend, walking away with victories during the Alberta Summer Games held in Leduc, July 14-17. Nik Kellis practices throwing a javelin at Centential Field.

Jasper’s current record is 17 wins and one loss this season. The Bears will compete in the provincial finals this weekend at a venue that is still to be announced.

The municipality, Parks Canada and the Jasper Local Food Society have teamed up to create the Jasper Fruit Share Program.Creative Commons photo.