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submitted photo If watching a movie is an act of appreciating art, what happens when you watch a movie about appreciating art? Travel down that wormhole if you dare, Dec. 5, at the Jasper Film Club’s third offering of the season.

Submitted Photo Although his music might not have reflected it early in his career, these days Jake Ian may as well be marinated in rural Alberta.

It was an uncommon loss for the Jasper PeeWee Bears on home ice last Saturday. Not that they are without setbacks this season, sporting a two and one record going into the game, but the manner of the defeat was new.

Getting behind in a team sport brings out any number of interesting traits in athletes. Perhaps the most instinctive reaction is to mount the single-handed comeback, but not far behind that is to become discouraged and mail in the rest of the game.

Mayor’s Award for arts group At next year’s Volunteer Banquet, Arts Jasper will be presented with a Mayor’s Award for bringing fine and performing arts to Jasper for the last 40 years.

The future of the Reuse It Centre was discussed at the council table, Nov. 18, although no recommendations or requests for decision have come forward yet.

In honour of the people who have died since its release, local filmmaker Bryan Hofbauer is showing 3 Needles, a film he produced in 2005 about the worldwide spread of HIV and AIDS.

The focus of the Alberta Traffic Safety plan for the month of November is pedestrian safety. The Jasper RCMP would like to remind all drivers and pedestrians that it is both the driver’s and pedestrian’s responsibility to act safely.

R. Bray photo Parks Canada interpreter wins Award for “rockin’” theatre program Sought after by interpreters across the country, Interpretation Canada’s annual awards recognize excellence in cultural, natural and historical interpretation.

Vote on joint tourism study Council held a special meeting, Nov. 26, to vote on whether to apply for a provincial grant with the towns of Canmore and Banff to undertake the Competitive Tourism Communities Project.