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Eli Christman photo The captive breeding program Parks Canada has touted as the cornerstone of its conservation strategy for southern mountain caribou has lost a major partner, putting the program’s future at risk.

Jeff Bartlett photo Council passed a motion to support the 2015 Tour of Alberta with up to $60,000 in funding, Nov. 3, pending Parks Canada’s approval and further financial support from the community.

T. Nichols photo Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was in Hinton last week, criticizing budget cuts to Jasper National Park. Trudeau spoke at the Hinton Golf Club, Nov. 6, lending his support to Liberal candidate Ryan Maguhn ahead of the Nov.

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Jasperites of all ages and backgrounds crowded into the Jasper Activity Centre Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, led by Legion president Ken Kuzminski. There was standing room only as Katelyn Garton performed "The Last Post" at 11 a.m.

T. Nichols photo It’s hard to sum up Christmas in November better than Jennifer Hamilton, a Calgarian who spent last weekend in Jasper taking in the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s signature event.

Sunday, November 16 | Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. | $20 Submitted photo Little Miss Higgins is touring Alberta, and she is looking for an auctioneer.

T. Nichols photo On a drizzly morning in Jasper, Nov. 6, a group of students and community members gathered to remember.

Jasper's Ryan Gardiner finished third in the Male Solo category at the 25 Hours in Frog Hollow single-track bike race in Utah. Submitted photo In the wee hours of the morning, Nov.

T. Nichols photo As Jasper’s new fire chief, Hana Rode’s first order of business was to order Deputy Chief Don Smith to do the chicken dance. “First do the chicken dance, and then you’re fired!” she told Smith with a mischievous grin, Oct.