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T. Nichols photo “Grandpa” Dong and “Grandma” Doris Han are still dealing with the aftermath of the fire that ripped through their home, but overwhelming support from the community is making that journey a whole lot easier. The Feb.

Submitted photo It wasn’t just Grandma and Grandpa’s lives that were turned upside down by the Geikie Street fire: on Feb. 3 their tenant, Eric Clancy, also had to watch his home as it was gutted by flames.

N. Veerman file photo The long-overdue library and cultural centre is on track to meet its new September opening date, according to a progress report from its contractors.

Photo courtesy of Tour of Alberta Jasper has a lot of work to do before the Tour of Alberta rolls into town in September, but first things first it needs to finalize its local organizing committee.

Creative Commons photo The municipality wants to know: where do you want free wifi? Beginning next week, a survey—both digital and paper—will be circulated to find out whether the community supports the installation of free wifi in town, and, if so,

Parks Canada photo Every year, dozens of volunteers contribute hundreds of hours to help make a difference in Parks Canada’s environmental stewardship and visitor experience in Jasper National Park.

However you feel about Valentines Day, it’s hard to avoid turning your thoughts to love at least once on Feb. 14. This week the Fitzhugh did the same, and found a truly touching love story in the proces s.

Submitted photo Transitional measures enacted to help certain temporary foreign workers stay in the country are causing a stir, but will likely end up having a very limited impact.

T. Nichols photo The Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges (SEVEC) sent a group of Jasperites on a Francophone adventure this week.

T. Nichols photo The Jasper Adult Learning Centre opened its doors Feb. 4, inviting a broad spectrum of community members to a dialogue intended to help guide its programs over the next three years.