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A barn burner of a game

A barn burner of a game

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Jasper Bearcats hosted the Drayton Valley Outlaws this past weekend, in what proved to be the most intense hockey played in the Jasper Barn in quite some time.
Word from the Library: What’s happening at the library?

Word from the Library: What’s happening at the library?

Jasper Municipal Library staff Jan. 14 was Czech Storytime, and once a month, we have volunteers coming in to read for Storytime in a different language. Feb.
Magazine touts Alberta as one of world’s greatest aurora viewing spots

Magazine touts Alberta as one of world’s greatest aurora viewing spots

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The next time you look up to view the Northern Lights, you could be joined by a group of magazine readers.
Two locals recognized with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Two locals recognized with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper residents Nancy Addison and Dwain Wacko were among 20 individuals from West Yellowhead to receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Hinton Mill transition going as planned

Hinton Mill transition going as planned

Scott Hayes | reporter@fitzhugh.
Fighting fire with more fireguards

Fighting fire with more fireguards

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfire risk reduction work continues in Jasper National Park.
Jasper in January had ‘em dancing in the streets

Jasper in January had ‘em dancing in the streets

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Jasper in January 2023 came to an end last weekend, but not before the downtown was filled with residents and visitors looking to enjoy a festival-closing street party.
Hinton RCMP make significant drug seizure

Hinton RCMP make significant drug seizure

On Jan. 8, 2023, Hinton RCMP Traffic Section pulled a vehicle over in the town of Hinton and conducted an impaired driving investigation. Through the investigation, a total of 363 grams of methamphetamine was located and seized.
Work continues on Trans Mountain Pipeline

Work continues on Trans Mountain Pipeline

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the hydrostatic testing of the new line a success, work on the Trans Mountain Pipeline continues full steam ahead.
Bearcats host Edson and Hinton teams

Bearcats host Edson and Hinton teams

Lesleigh Campbell | Special to the Fitzhugh The U15 Jasper Bearcats hosted the Edson Sabres and the Hinton Havoc over the weekend, as the home games continued.
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