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Thursday, Nov. 6 Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. $10 It’s been a tough slog for Ross Neilsen—a really tough slog, actually. But the way the blues rocker talks about his career—with an almost jovial matter-of-factness—it’s easy to forget that.

Parks Canada photo Jasper National Park receives more than two million visitors a year. The good news for winter-lovers is that only 20 per cent of visitors come between November and April.

Jasperites gathered together to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who enhance Jasper as a destination and a home during the annual Business and Ambassador Awards Gala Oct. 17.

NAIT photo Martin visit put on hold The Jasper Curling Club has cancelled its 90th anniversary bonspiel, and with it Olympic gold medalist Kevin Martin’s visit to Jasper.

Jeff Bartlett photo Jasper has captured the attention of the Tour of Alberta. Organizers of the professional cycling event—which sees 120 world-class athletes cycle upwards of 700 kms in six days—attended the Oct.

Rachel Bailey was one of a number of Jasperites to have her bike stolen earlier this week. Viet Tieu photo A rash of overnight thefts has left several Jasperites with empty bike racks.

Submitted photo Travel Alberta gave the Jasper Pride Festival Society a belated birthday present earlier this week, when the one-year-old society was awarded an Alberta Tourism Award (ALTO), Oct. 20.

N. Veerman photo Increasing the park’s visitation and maintaining its ecological integrity were at the forefront of Parks Canada’s message during its 14th annual public forum Oct. 15.

For the second year in a row, Keith Thibout was the fastest runner in the annual 10-kilometre Root Romp, Oct. 18, earning a gold medal in the adult male category.

N. Veerman photo The Glacier defense played an outstanding home game, Oct. 17, scoring two touchdowns, to help the Glaciers defeat the Hinton Wolfpak 75–6.