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T. Nichols photo Celebrating French culture Jasper’s Francophone community is inviting everyone to share in French culture, March 14, at l’Association Canadienne Francophone de l’Alberta’s annual Sugar Shack at the Jasper Legion.

N. Veerman photo Recently Jasper’s municipal council has demonstrated some regulatory inventiveness, in an effort to hurdle legal roadblocks that are hampering local interests.

R. Bray/Parks Canada photo The month of March holds special significance for Canadians across the country as we celebrate Rendez-vous de la Francophonie.

C. Oeggerli photo Last Sunday, the Jasper Atom Bears and the Edson Avalanche completed their two-game, total-goal series with their second game in Jasper. By most measures, the Avalanche outworked our Jasper kids.

Council is considering a one-year pilot project that would allow downtown restaurants to set up sidewalk seating, where patrons could sit and enjoy a meal throughout the summer.

Submitted photo The Jasper Freeride Team walked away from the ATB Provincials with seven podium finishes last month. The competition was held at Mount Norquay and saw athletes from across the province.

Submitted photo Imagine being a teenager with a nameless band and suddenly you have a gig lined up and the promoter is demanding you give them a name—any name.

Creative commons photo Everyone has that one story; the story they pull out when there’s a lull at a party or when a friend needs a good laugh. We keep them on retainer, just waiting for the opportune moment.

Submitted photo Last year the Jasper Pride Festival saw more people attend more events than any other year in its history. It was the festival’s fifth anniversary, and a big year for the event.

T. Nichols photo The Jasper Adult Learning Centre celebrated International Women’s Day March 8, bringing together close to 20 women to share their wisdom and thoughts in an informal setting.