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Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It doesn’t matter what the groundhogs say.

A middle school teacher in Edson, who was previously charged with sexual interference and luring a child, is facing additional charges after three victims were identified, RCMP say. On Jan.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] The Jasper Folk & Blues Society hosted a Battle Royale for a packed house at the Jasper Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31 "The Stand Easy" on Jan. 21.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One man’s hobby was turning heads at the Activity Centre last week.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Council examined a report outlining the unique costs incurred by tourism-based communities during its committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 24.

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Jason Stockfish | [email protected] The first installation of Jasper Theatre Productions’ Theatre Tour had audiences enjoying performances at four local venues on Jan. 19 as part of Jasper in January 2023.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Government of Canada is boosting priority projects in the national parks with a $71 million investment over the next three years.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Marmot Basin celebrated Jasper in January with a special day of avalanche awareness programming with some of the highlights including rescue dogs and an explosives demonstration.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival hosted its inaugural Mountain Malanka event in celebration of the Ukrainian New Year at the Jasper Activity Centre on Jan. 21.