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Submitted photo Tools for Schools has had a big year. In January, the Jasper based non-profit saw the opening of the Roy Everest Jr. Nursery near Lake Kivu, Rwanda and already the plan is to expand the space to allow for more children.

Jasper National Park provides crucial habitat for many creatures, including mountain goats, which are among of the most aggressive mammals, said Laval University graduate student Julien Richard.

When Jasperites hit the polls on election day, Oct. 21, they will not only vote for a mayor and municipal councillors, but also a school trustee representative.

Five Alarm Funk will take the stage at the Jasper Folk Music Festival Sept. 13.Submitted photo After surveying Jasperites at the farmer’s market and online, accepting performer applications via sonicbids.

N. Veerman photo Despite a strong 2013 event, including two sold out evening shows, the Jasper Heritage Rodeo’s future could be in jeopardy.

R. Bray photo Over the past few years there have been many exciting changes to Jasper National Park’s interpretation programs.

Hats in the ring for council Mayor Richard Ireland has announced he will stand for reelection. Ireland has been Jasper’s mayor since the town was incorporated as a municipality in 2001. Before that he was the chair of Jasper Town Committee. On Aug.

N. Veerman photo In an effort to improve its bottom line, Parks Canada is contracting out campground and cleaning services in Wapiti and Whistlers campgrounds.

A visitor safety specialist climbs Mount Redoubt to recover a climber.Parks Canada photo An experienced mountaineer died while solo climbing in the Tonquin Valley earlier this month.

Jasper’s collaborative approach to Community and Family Services is a model that the provincial government would like to see in other communities throughout the province.