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E. Woods/Creative Commons photo Jasper’s bylaws and regulations for development, licensing, inspections, zoning and permitting need to be revisited, according to a recent study.

Door-to-door canvass for charity Canvassers are knocking on doors again, collecting funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Venture Beyond: that’s the tagline anchoring Jasper’s latest rebrand. The new marketing campaign comes courtesy of Tourism Jasper, which unveiled the brand at a pair of public workshops Jan. 27 and 28.

N. Veerman photo A massive house fire engulfed 801 Geikie St. Feb. 3, sending thick smoke billowing into the air and knocking out power and Internet to the surrounding neighbourhood.

Jasper is now home to a high-powered, semi-automatic weapon. Late last year, Acting Sergeant Ryan Gardiner was trained to use a C8 patrol carbine—a rifle similar to an M-16—and he now has one in town, in case of a serious emergency.

T. Nichols photo There’s no such thing as a typical day in the life of a mountain guide. At least according to Jasper-based mountain guide Matt Reynolds.

M. Bradley photo One of the great things about living with someone that works with wildlife is the stories told over dinner at the end of the day.

T. Nichols photo Jasperites flocked to the Jasper Activity Centre Jan. 30, gripping paper cups and plastic spoons in an effort to stuff their faces with as much delicious chili as humanly possible.

Dear Editor, Loni Klettl quoted an important 1946 poem by Martin Niemöller in a letter last week, which I also occasionally like to refer to, although for slightly different issues.

Dear Editor, Two pieces of news came in the beginning of January 2015. One from the Oxfam International with a study showing that the 85 richest people on the planet have the same wealth as the poorest 50 per cent (3.5 billon people).