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Longtime JPL bartender Andy Coolen died unexpectedly on Aug. 13.

Cowgirls and cowboys galloped through Jasper during the stick pony parade on Wednesday, Aug. 14, which kicked off Rodeo Week and the Jasper Heritage Rodeo. The rodeo runs until Aug. 17. S. Makowsky photos

The Raven totem pole watched over Jasper for 94 years before it was repatriated to Old Masset, B.C. J. Brisbane photo When the Raven totem pole left Jasper in 2010, it was repatriated to the Haida Nation on B.C.

The lack of long-term research associated with Wi-Fi exposure has raised concern amongst some Jasper parents and residents about the technology in schools. Wi-Fi is a low-level radio frequency energy that allows for wireless data communication.

Whether it’s academic, skills-based, or hands-on learning, Jasper has numerous options for furthering education. In terms of building on academics and employability skills, the Jasper Adult Learning Centre (JALC) is an ideal resource to consult.

Kim Wallace will set sail for nine months on a Class Afloat Norwegian tall ship Aug. 22. Class Afloat photo Jasperite Kim Wallace has swapped the Rocky Mountains for nine months of salt water swells and international ports.

N. Veerman photo The sight of colourful ribbons tied to trees in the Athabasca Valley is a hopeful one for Parks Canada.

Jeanine D’Antonio, stewardship education co-ordinator with the Parks Canada Palisades Stewardship Education Centre, points out bear claw marks to the class.

Sitting on council can be a thankless job. The wages are low. The time commitment is high and as a councillor you often find yourself on the receiving end of complaints from community members.

No rush, just follow through Criticism from a community member led to a discussion about whether or not the municipality is rushing policies and bylaws through just months before a new council is elected.