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Creative commons photo. RCMP warn against tax scam With tax season upon us, the Jasper RCMP has received a spike in complaints regarding fraudulent communications from people claiming to represent the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).

Born and raised Jasperite Dana Ruddy survived a class three avalanche in the Tonquin Valley Feb. 28. He has spent the better part of two weeks in the hospital recovering from extensive injuries.

Local business owners and seniors have expressed a need for the construction of nearly 300 new accommodations to help with Jasper’s perennial housing shortage.

Princess and Sunshine were found running loose near Fifth Bridge Feb. 28 and have since been rescued and spayed. | Facebook photos After nearly two weeks in the care of Jasper Bylaw, Sunshine and Princess are moving to a ranch in Prince George.

From fatal car crashes to stubborn structural fires, Deputy Fire Chief Don Smith has seen just about everything over his 30-year career as a firefighter in Jasper.

A VIA Rail passenger train arrives in Jasper. | R. Fletcher photo A federal review of the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) could have major implications for rail service through Jasper.

Creative Commons photo More than 500 people have signed up to participate in Jasper’s inaugural half-marathon slated for April 16, the vast majority of which are from out of town—475 to be exact.

Creative Commons photo Jasper Physiotherapy and Health Centre is offering a new proactive program to help Jasperites prevent injuries. It’s called the Proactive Profile.

Creative Commons photo A few Jasper poets—as well as a travelling wordsmith from New Jersey—shared their words during an open mic at the SnowDome Coffee Bar, March 2, in a bid to win the Mayor’s Poetry Challenge.

N. Veerman photo Jasper’s Francophone community couldn’t have asked for better weather for a flag raising ceremony, March 4.