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Marmot Basin is open for another month. Vice president Brian Rode and Kirsten Leblanc, group sales supervisor, invited folks to check out the new terrain, which opened March 9.

With the warmer temperatures of spring, ticks are becoming active. Dr. Janet Jones, owner of the Jasper Veterinary Clinic, said it’s integral to check your pets - and yourself - daily for ticks.

From left to right: Sydney Crowe; Alie McPhail; Jackie LaRouche; Steff O’Brien, president, Carmella Marketing; Lily Frebourg; Hayley Moore; Kenzie Beeman. Absent: Cassie Hawrysh.

Experienced mountaineer Leonardo Namen is planning to summit Mount Everest in May. Namen had a severe heart attack in April 2018 and has built up his strength to the level of being able to attempt the 8,849-metre summit, the highest in the world.

In this special to the Fitzhugh, John Wilmshurst talks about what Jasper Minor Hockey looks like this year with health restrictions. Pictured, U13 (pee-wee) practice.

Spring marks celebration, surviving winter, honouring ancestors and finally breaking bread. Whether it’s a cozy Easter brunch at home, Suhur, or perhaps a family game night, everyone celebrates with food in different ways.

Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is waiving all transportation user fees for the 2020-21 school year.

On most days, Christan Lameris sits on his favourite bench close to the Bear's Paw Bakery early in the morning, enjoying a coffee and apple Danish. He likes to watch the day emerge before getting on with his tasks for the day. | J.

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] It was just over a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic changed life across the globe.

Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council discussed the details about a paid parking pilot project at their committee of the whole meeting on March 23.