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N. Veerman photo Marmot opening As of Tuesday evening, Marmot Basin was anticipating a Nov. 14 season opening. But, depending on the snow, it could be Nov. 15 before the lifts are running and anxious skiers and boarders are able to hit the slopes.

Parks Canada/Ryan Bray photo Biking in Jasper during the magic of winter Jasper is a town of hardy folk—a town where winter doesn’t mean putting your bike away, it just means layering up, maybe putting on studded tires or maybe even breaking out your

Creative Commons photo Although it’s election time in the Yellowhead riding, it’s unclear if anyone’s even noticed. The Fitzhugh has done its best to provide the community with the information it needs to make an informed decision Nov.

Eli Christman photo The captive breeding program Parks Canada has touted as the cornerstone of its conservation strategy for southern mountain caribou has lost a major partner, putting the program’s future at risk.

Jeff Bartlett photo Council passed a motion to support the 2015 Tour of Alberta with up to $60,000 in funding, Nov. 3, pending Parks Canada’s approval and further financial support from the community.

T. Nichols photo Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Hinton last week, criticizing budget cuts to Jasper National Park. Trudeau spoke at the Hinton Golf Club, Nov. 6, lending his support to Liberal candidate Ryan Maguhn ahead of the Nov.

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Jasperites of all ages and backgrounds crowded into the Jasper Activity Centre Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, led by Legion president Ken Kuzminski. There was standing room only as Katelyn Garton performed "The Last Post" at 11 a.m.

T. Nichols photo It’s hard to sum up Christmas in November better than Jennifer Hamilton, a Calgarian who spent last weekend in Jasper taking in the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s signature event.

T. Nichols photo Ask any hockey parent and they will tell you: minor hockey is expensive, and requires a lot of commitment. Those are significant barriers, and every year they keep some Jasper youth from trying out the sport.