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Educational open house The Grande Prairie Regional College, which provides distance education classes to Jasperites, is holding an open house Aug. 22.

Parks Canada photo Park Wardens dealt with many incidents during the busiest weekend of the year.

N. Veerman photo It’s a job seekers market in Jasper this summer. There are help wanted signs pinned up in every second window downtown and the job board at Jasper’s Career and Employment Centre is overflowing with housekeeping and serving positions.

7 more days in the ‘hell hole’ Jail is as unsavory as it’s depicted in the media, according to Montreal native Thomas Chaison who landed there after a stint of mischief in Jasper. “It’s like a hell hole here. It’s dirty, it’s diseased, it stinks.

Visitor safety specialists rescued two hikers off the backside of Sulphur Mountain, July 26, and five days later, located a missing 12-year-old girl there. To read more about those rescues, see page 6.N.

With fresh organic produce and top notch chefs preparing the meal, the Meadows to Menu event at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on July 29 demonstrated for Jasperites how healthy and delicious regional produce can be when prepared well.

Phil Brian, Jasper Brewing Co.'s new head brewer, is experimenting with new flavours and fruit pairings to make the best summer hops. S. Makowsky photo Being the head brewer at Jasper Brewing Co. has its perks.

N. Veerman photo The Atha-B was swarming with costumed ghouls and caricatures, July 31, for HIV West Yellowhead’s annual Halloween in July party. Through its cover charge, the event raised $1,700 for the non-profit. That adds to the $3,783.

Grant Cree photo Tomorrow’s the last day for early bird registration for the 2013 Jasper Motorcycle Run. Those who register early get a sixth card for their poker hand, giving them a greater chance to win one of three prizes.

Nicole Veerman photo The Jasper Heritage Rodeo is back for it’s 87th year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 14 with a stick pony parade that begins at the Jasper Activity Centre at 10 a.m.