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Creative Commons photo Prior to council’s vote on the 2016 operating budget, administration revised its request, reducing the proposed tax increase by one percentage point.

Jasper may not have costume-clad super fans camped out in front of the Chaba Theatre this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a swath of Star Wars fanatics champing at the bit to see the seventh flick in the long-standing fantasy franchise.

Homemade Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings. | Creative Commons photo Christmas is traditionally a time to overindulge and enjoy the bounties of the holiday season with friends and families, but not everyone in Jasper is so fortunate.

N. Veerman photo Students from the Jasper Elementary School marked the 12 days of Christmas during their annual Christmas concert this week.

A couple snowshoes on the shore of Maligne Lake. | Parks Canada photo The Maligne Valley is a truly magical place in winter. The spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and deep snow offer a wealth of memorable experiences.

Between 2012 and 2015, municipal taxes increased by more than 15 per cent. The progression was relatively slow, with a 4.3 per cent increase here and a 2.05 per cent increase there, but over four years it adds up to a 15.71 per cent increase.

Twelve CN trains cars carrying grain derailed in Jasper National, Dec. 10. Six of the trains spilled their contents into the the Athabasca River.Photo - Cynthia Bigrigg/Hinton Voice.

The Jasper Arena was flooded with female hockey players last weekend, as the Jasper Midget Grizzlies hosted a tournament that attracted five teams from around the region. For Jasper’s hometown Grizzlies, it was a tough weekend.

N. Veerman photo Students from École Desrochers visited Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge, Dec. 7, to deliver ornaments to residents and to help them decorate the lodge in time for the holidays.

Shred Kelly will play at at the Jasper Legion on Dec. 17 at 8:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are $15 or $20 at the door.Photo submitted. Get stoked, folks, because Shred Kelly is coming to town.