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T. Nichols photo Alberta’s Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation Richard Starke and West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell came to Jasper Oct. 24 to meet with key players in Jasper’s tourism industry.

It’s the arts group’s third move since it left the Old Fire Hall last year, but the Jasper Artists Guild is making its new space work. John Ward is a member of the guild, and curator of the new space above SnowDome coffee bar. On Oct.

Drug offender to serve prison sentence in community May 13, 2012 the RCMP investigated complaints of a loud party at Whistlers Campground. When they arrived at the campsite, they saw Robert Kelly stumble, dropping a brown spray can.

T. Nichols photo After more than 20 years on the job, Jasper’s returning officer is calling it quits.

Last Friday, the Hinton Wolfpak came to Jasper for a first-place showdown in the West division of the six-a-side football league and the Glaciers came away with their sixth straight victory.

The Jasper Atom Bears were on the road in Mayerthorpe two weekends ago to participate in the Sturgeon-Pembina Atom tiering tournament.

In one week’s time, foster parents from all corners of the province will make their way to Jasper.

Halloween fright fest If you’re faint of heart, tonight’s haunted house is not for you. But if you like a good scare, grab a twoonie from your piggy bank and head to the spooky spectacle at 115 Patricia St.

Three years ago, Jasper National Park was designated a dark sky preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. That same year, Tourism Jasper organized the first Dark Sky Festival—an event that has grown with popularity each year.

N. Veerman photo Jasperites will reflect on the year that passed and the year to come during the Jasper National Park annual public forum, Nov. 6. This year, the focus of discussion will be the Maligne Valley Implementation Strategy.