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For the third year in a row, the high school band is hunting for Jasper’s most talented singers, musicians, dancers and entertainers to take the stage during the annual Jasper’s Got Talent competition. Auditions for the event are Feb.

The Jasper Midget Grizzlies hosted some tough competition at their tournament this past weekend. While everyone else was busy shovelling snow Saturday morning, the Grizzlies were awake early, skating hard against the Okotoks Oilers.

Three killed in Highway 16 collision An Alberta man and two children aged three and six were killed in a car accident near Moose Lake, on Highway 16, Jan. 8.

The recent snowfall has been a blessing for Marmot Basin and Jasper’s winter enthusiasts, but it’s also been a nightmare for the surrounding highways.

N. Veerman photo Following the enormous snowfall last week, Parks Canada hosted a season kick-off at the new Decoigne ski area, Jan. 12.

N. Veerman photo For many, J in J is a familiar part of life, kept fresh by an ever-changing lineup of activities. This year the festival will run from Jan. 17 until Feb. 2, and nearly every one of the 17 days boasts some kind of event.

Submitted photo About four years ago, Dr. Declan Unsworth and registered nurse Lorraine Wilkinson were working in Hinton when a patient came in complaining of abdominal pain.

D. Betts photo Council is considering the creation of a budget reserve for the municipality’s contracted services for snow removal, in order to protect against years with high snowfall.

After a trial that spanned two separate court dates, Judge D. C. Norheim dismissed all charges against a 34-year-old Edmonton man, Jan. 9.

Creative Commons photo At the end of the month, Alberta Health Services is launching a free waist-shrinking program in Jasper. The first Weight Wise workshop will take place at the Seton Healthcare Centre Jan. 29.