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N. Veerman photo He pedalled the 2,700-kilometre length of Highway 93 in the blistering heat, and 3,000 kilometres across Highway 16 in blizzards. Now, Greg Van Tighem plans to tackle his toughest two-wheeled challenge to date.

Submitted photo The wait has been long and the hurdles high, but Jasper’s students haven’t given up hope of one day planting a sustainable, living classroom in town.

N. Veerman photo Pedalling through snow is a bit like pedalling through sand: you don’t get anywhere fast, but you certainly get a good workout. On Saturday, Jan.

T. Nichols photo Visitors and Jasperites of all ages flocked to Pyramid Lake Jan. 17 to take part in one of Jasper in January’s premiere events: Winterstruck.

N. Veerman photo Four years ago the Whistle Stop Pub decided to come out with a bang, creating the annual Loud and Proud drag show and dance party, as a way of showing the community and its visitors that the pub is a welcoming and accepting place.

What’s on your mind this winter season? Planning for epic pow days? Hitting the flat-packed trails on your fat bike? Reaching your perfect stride on your cross-country skis? Well, there is only one thing on the minds of Jasper National Park’s fire an

T. Nichols photo A man was left trapped in his truck Jan.14, after he rolled his Nissan Titan while travelling down Highway 16. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m., across the road from Jasper Lake.

New face at Palisades Centre Long-time Jasper Junior/Senior High School teacher, Barb Schmidt is taking on a new role as Palisades Education Liaison, beginning Feb. 1. Schmidt has been teaching in Jasper since 2001.

N. Veerman photo In the wake of dropping oil prices and a projected $6 billion provincial deficit as a result, the municipality has created its 2015 capital budget without banking on grant funding from the province.

N. Veerman photo Jasper in January is back for its 26th year. Beginning Jan.