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For the fifth year in a row, enrollment declined at the Jasper Junior/Senior High School. This year the school enrolled 197 full-time students, compared to 241 during the 2008–09 school year. That’s a drop of almost 20 per cent over that span.

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Checking in with Jasper’s seniors The associate minister of seniors was in Jasper last week, talking to frontline workers and residents living in Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge.

Despite Jasper’s small town charm, beautiful surroundings and amazing amenities, it can be exceptionally challenging to find qualified people to relocate to our community.

N. Veerman photo Despite an early puck to the face, Theoren Fleury led the NHL Alumni to victory, scoring five goals and assisting seven others in Saturday night’s match-up against the Jasper Wolves’ all-star team.

Because of fundraising shortfalls in Seattle, it’s unknown whether Jasper will receive a net-zero SEED classroom, as promised.Submitted photo There is something noticeably absent from the schoolyard this September.

Thirty-one years after creating the Jasper Film Club, Chris Garnham is stepping aside and making room for “new blood.

T. Nichols photo The Jasper Glaciers got off to another strong start last Friday as they hosted the Sun Child Bisons.

You’ve probably heard of the Pony Express: the system of horse riders that allowed the Americans to deliver mail across the country in the 1860s. In its brief year-and-a-half existence it was dangerous, wild and crossed an immense distance.

T. Nichols photo Madamme Paulette Trottier’s Grade 2 class got a taste of nature, Sept. 18, when they headed to the Maligne Canyon viewpoint for a class trip.