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Two men enjoy the beach at Lake Annette. Photo - B. Morin/Parks Canada Mountains, beaches and crystal clear water–picture yourself relaxing and soaking it all in.

The Jasper Artist Guild's (JAG) new gallery in the Library and Cultural Centre. Photo - K. Byrne.

The recent announcement of federal funding dedicated toward the creation of a trail between the town of Jasper and the Columbia Icefields (possibly to Lake Louise) has brought quite a bit of excitement to our mountain community.

After months of evading questions about this project, Parks Canada has finally decided to talk—and unfortunately the rumours are true.

Mail service could come to a grinding halt on July 8 after Canada Post issued a 72-hour lock out notice, July 5.

In an unprecedented move, the union representing Parks Canada employees is taking the federal government to court to force it to fix the new federal payroll system, which has failed to properly pay thousands of seasonal employees across the country,

The proposed trail will utilize portions of the old road that parallels Highway 93, from Jasper to the Columbia Icefields and could extend to Lake Louise. D. Regett Photo.

Despite playing their best soccer of the season, the Jasper girls under-12 soccer team lost all four of its games during Soccerfest, June 25-26. The two-day tournament included five teams, two from Edson and two from Whitecourt.

Jasper raft guides battle for the golden paddle, June 22. P. Clarke photo Dozens of raft guides braved the frigid waters of the Athabasca River to prove they have the skills to pay the bills during the 23rd annual Jasper Raft Olympics.

Teams had to travel underneath the Jasper Sky Tram some 250 feet above the earth with only a bungee cord attached for protection in order to get the next clue. The majority of the teams failed to complete the challenge. P. Clarke photo.