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Studies show that people who believe their back pain will get better are more likely to actually get better, while people who are afraid to move when they have acute back pain have poorer outcomes.

Todd Phillips’ version of the Joker is surrounded by controversy for fear of inciting violence. I often think writers have taken violence too far in their depictions of comic book characters.

NordicFest will see two days of cross-country ski, snowshoe and foot races on the newly developed trails at Athabasca Falls. Distances range from two to 35 kilometres. | Supplied photo Nicolle Hodges | reporter@fitzhugh.

Dear editor, RE: Stuart Taylor's Letter to the Editor . Math is hard. Ask yourself, “What is a government's role?” Answer: Provide services to the citizens of Alberta. It takes a bit of three dimensional thinking to see the whole math equation.

Fay Lovsky performs Feb 8 and 9 from 7 p.m. at Habitat for the Arts. Tickets cost $20 and are available at Tekarra or at the door. | F.

Last summer, Hostelling International pitched beds and other community services in lieu of paying property tax in Jasper. Council said no. HI returned with a new offer this week. | File photo Nicolle Hodges | reporter@fitzhugh.

File picture Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] New restrictions have been imposed on a woman who stole investors’ money for personal use.

Jasper artists are showcasing their work at the second Buzz exhibition at Jasper Art Gallery. Their opening reception was Saturday night. | L.Wijk photos Fuchsia Dragon | publisher@fitzhugh.

Quentin Tarantino's ninth movie is impressive. It is not very often that I would consider watching a movie twice, but this film is one that I will be re-watching. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the neurotic movie star and Brad Pitt is his stunt double.

You may have seen Jaclyn Dacyk at her Variety Collective pop-up thrift events at SnowDome last year. Here, she talks ‘fast fashion’ and encourages you to think about the true price of your clothing.