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A sea of packages filled the foyer of Robson House before Christmas Day. It was a selection of numerous donations from the community to Santas Anonymous over the Christmas season.

Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka encourages people to follow COVID rules wherever they go. | Supplied photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

A sign along Patricia Street on Jan. 11 reminds pedestrians that masks are required in Jasper. | P.Shokeir photo Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

The visitor safety team with Parks Canada did avalanche control the first weekend of January at the Weeping Wall, the Gravel Slopes and Parker Ridge. | Supplied photos Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

15-20cm of snowfall is expected in Jasper overnight tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 12) A snowfall warning is in effect for Jasper. Environment Canada issued the warning this afternoon (Tuesday, Jan.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland is well covered for both COVID-19 and the cold weather while outside along Connaught Drive on Jan. 7. Ireland chatted with the Jasper Fitzhugh about 2020 and what to anticipate for 2021. | J.

Students returned to classes at Jasper Elementary School on Jan. 11 following the winter break and a week of at-home learning. Grades 7-12 had also moved to at-home learning on Nov. 30 due to health restrictions.

Longtime Jasperite Barry Gelfand went to Old Fort Point on Jan. 8 and immersed himself in the beauty of a winter day. Gelfand loves Jasper, loves talking with people and loves the mountains. | J.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper in January has adjusted its programming to offer private versions of winter activities and dazzle the community with light installations from Jan. 15 to 31.

The colder months are perfect for testing out cozy new recipes in the kitchen made with wholesome, nutritious and hearty ingredients.