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Louise Waston snowshoeing on Overlook trail on Pyramid Bench, Jasper National Park. Parks Canada/R. Gruys photo If you have yet to be bitten by the showshoeing bug, it’s time to take the plunge.

N. Veerman photo Local artisans showed off their latest innovations, as well as their tried and true creations at the annual Christmas Craft Fair, Nov. 16.

A man broke into the Petro Canada at the east end of town Nov. 16 and stole cigarettes, lottery tickets and electronics. The theft occurred in the early morning hours and triggered the store’s security alarm.

T. Nichols photo After a solid win in the provincial quarterfinal, the Glaciers couldn’t quite get on track against the defending provincial champions, Rimbey Spartans on Nov. 15 and ultimately lost by a score of 55–24.

N. Veerman photo Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny. Dude, you’re a sports writer, not Niki Wilson, and this is not a first year bio lecture. But, bear with me folks.

A. Grant photo Heading into the 2014–15 ski season, the Jasper Freestyle Team has more female racers than ever before. Coach Nic Bazin attributes the growth to the girls’ camp with Canadian freestyle skier Jennifer Heil last April.

N. Veerman photo Although ski season has only just begun, the Jasper Ski Team has already hit the slopes, beginning its training on Marmot Basin’s opening weekend.

Council presents its priorities Council has released its strategic priorities for the next three years.

Dear Editor, Re: Caribou Breeding Program Loses Support (Nov. 13) Your article on this was well reported; informative and the complexities of a breeding program explained in a way many of us can understand.

N. Veerman photo Although it may seem like a distant memory, it was only three and a half weeks ago that Jasper’s men were walking around baby faced, after a good, clean shave—20 days later, many are now well on their way to becoming Ron Burgundy.