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About a dozen people attended a free yoga session and raised nearly $600, Nov. 14 to help a Syrian refugee family that will soon arrive in Jasper. Photo - P. Clarke. About a dozen people rolled out their yoga mats and raised nearly $600 on Nov.

The Jasper Downtown Hostel. | N. Veerman photo After a massive five-month renovation that saw the building completely gutted and remodelled, the Jasper Downtown Hostel is almost ready for its grand debut. Located at 400 Patricia St.

Robin Campbell is the new president for the Coal Association of Canada. File photo. Robin Campbell accepts new job Former West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell is the new president of the Coal Association of Canada.

Skiing at Whistlers Campground. | R. Bray/Parks Canada photo The leaves have fallen, migratory birds have headed south and the bears have retired to their dens.

Jasper has its own pace. It’s one that’s a few beats slower than most communities, with most locals running on “Jasper time” and showing up five minutes late to all of their appointments. It’s a way of life in our mountain town.

Skiers and snowboards at Marmot Basin were treated to a powder day Nov. 15 with 31 cm of fresh snow over the course of 32 hours. Photo - Marmot Basin.

Francois Laplante spent the past two years putting together Northern Exposure A Jasper Rock Climbing Guidebook. Photo provided.

Alan Fehr, superintendent of the Jasper Field Unit. | Parks Canada photo Jasper National Park is under new leadership.

Within a few short months, a Syrian refugee family will call Jasper home thanks to a determined group of residents who have offered to resettle the family and help them escape Syria’s civil war.

Parks Canada photo If last winter was the season of closures, this winter is the season of opportunity.