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Pine Bungalows celebrates 80 years

Eighty years ago, Colonel Thomas Jefferies Avarne Walkeden and his wife Naiomi signed their names to their first lease in Jasper National Park.

Jasper the Bear artist honoured in national hall of fame

James Simpkins was inducted into the Cartoonist Hall of Fame in May, 2016. Jasper the Bear was officially adopted by Jasper National Park as its mascot in 1962. CN Rail photo.

Toronto students spend a week exploring Jasper

Grade 7 and 8 students from the Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School were the winners of Canada’s Coolest School Trip contest, a contest designed to help students across the country explore and learn about Canada’s natural and cultural h

Rugby club basks in successful season

Jasper Cougars Rugby Club celebrated their end of year with an awards ceremony, June 2. K.Byrne photo It’s undeniable—the Jasper Cougars Rugby Club just finished up its best season yet.

Banff Jasper Relay pounds the pavement for another year

Fifty-eight teams participated in the 12th annual Banff Jasper Relay. K.Byrne photo Fifty-eight teams of 15 runners each made their way from Banff to Jasper, June 4, to participate in the 12th annual Banff Jasper Relay.

Hotel welcomes 36,000 new guests

Cory LeDrew, the general manager for the Overlander Lodge, spearheaded the initiative to bring 36,000 honeybees to the hotel. P. Clarke photo.

Gran Fondo introduces new 190 km route

Nearly 200 cyclists are expected to descend on Jasper for the town’s second annual Gran Fondo, June 11. Nearly 200 cyclists are expected to descend on Jasper for the town’s second annual Gran Fondo, June 11. P.

Biking for a cause: Best of the West Tour ends in Jasper

More than 40 cyclists are getting ready for the ride of a lifetime.

Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole at JJSHS

The JJSHS drama club put on Alice in Wonderland for their annual theatrical production, June 7. K.

Rocky Mountain Canyoning adds two new canyons to itinerary

Maligne Adventures will soon begin taking people into Ogre Canyon, located near the Park’s east gate, and Plecitis Canyon, located in the Maligne Valley. Photo submitted.
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