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Alpine racers find success in Lake Louise

Submitted photo The Jasper Ski Team’s U14s and U16s participated in the Alpine Western Championships in Lake Louise March 22 and 23. The team was coached by Alex Rayner and Amelia Gillese.

In Brief: newspaper awards, skatepark progress, Jasper Works postponed

Fitzhugh receives national recognition The Fitzhugh won four Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, March 27.

Why aren’t Jasperites talking about the war on ISIS?

Dear Editor, Half a world away one of the greatest threats to peace and stability of an entire region is being threatened by an incredibly dangerous and powerful group bent on establishing an extremist theocracy of sorts from the Dark Ages.

Goodbye: a common word in Jasper’s lexicon

FluentU photo Living in Jasper, you’d think you’d get used to goodbyes.

Science in Motion at Jasper Elementary

T. Nichols photo Late last month, in the gymnasium of the Jasper Elementary School, a young student rode a hovercraft. The contraption was made of a thin disc the size of a transport truck tire, with a leaf blower attached to provide lift.

Lost grant doesn’t faze folk fest

Festival organizers and volunteers gather around mainstage during the Sunday jam session. N.

Cavell Bridge slated for upgrade

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo This spring, the seasonal closure of Cavell Road will be extended for an additional two weeks, until June 25, to allow for the $600,000 replacement of Cavell Bridge.

On Science: The great Canadian Rockies golden eagle migration

T. Hisgett photo The east part of Jasper National Park is a gusty place. Winds scour the valley bottom, accelerating as they push up steep limestone mountain sides.

Multicultural garden considered for Robson Park

Artistic rendering courtesy of the Municipality of Jasper Robson Park has been selected as the location for a multicultural garden that will feature a commemorative post memorializing Jasper’s sister city relationship with Hakone, Japan.

Life remains the same for Jasper lotto winner

Photo courtesy of the Western Canada Lottery Corporation Although $100,000 richer, life hasn’t changed much since Geoff Fox won the lottery.
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