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“Once you learn the basics of it and what hula hoop works best for you, it’s easy,” said Woelke, who was introduced to the art of hooping by a friend two years ago.

That’s the message behind the Share the Spirit program developed by the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce, the Jasper Adult Learning Centre, Tourism Jasper, the municipality and Parks Canada.

“I think the intent of the award and nomination was to build awareness of the value of municipal government in the country,” said Ireland, noting that because of that he doesn’t see the medal as recognition of him, but rather as rec

Mayor Richard Ireland said, in light of that, the deadline will be extended in future years to allow the community more time to write nomination letters.

Parks Canada's fire management team has waited six years for the perfect burning conditions to ignite a prescribed fire at Vine Creek, on the slopes of Mount Greenock.

Kohn first thought of organizing a group in Jasper when the town, along with St. Albert, hosted the 2012 Special Olympics Winter Games.

The municipality’s Roadpatcher is out on the streets, quickly filling all of those landmines.

Sustainability trip postponed The Jasper Junior/Senior High School students scheduled to be in Slave Lake last weekend had to postpone their trip indefinitely because of funding and scheduling issues.

To decrease the chance of human activity disturbing the nesting eagles, Parks Canada has implemented small temporary closures in the area directly around both nests for the past couple of years.

Charges included 33 violation tickets for alcohol consumption in a public area, two 72-hour alcohol-related driving suspensions, one impaired driving charge and one seat belt violation.