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R. Hanske photo Hikers lost their only way into British Columbia’s Hamber Provincial Park earlier this month, with the collapse of the suspension bridge crossing the Athabasca River.

R. Fletcher photo With summer only just a fading memory in the minds of most Jasperites, crews at Marmot Basin are in full swing, preparing for the ski hill’s seasonal opening—tentatively set for Nov. 14.

Monday, Oct. 13 Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. $15 + GST According to Matthew Rogers, the pizza at Jamaican Pizza Jerk isn’t even that good.

N. Veerman Photo The Jasper Adult Learning Centre is kicking off its season with a slew of new learning initiatives, made possible in part by a new government grant that will reimburse employers for employee training.

C. Whitty photo Parks Canada’s short film Through Ice and Time won the Best Alberta Short Film–Documentary award in the Edmonton International Film Festival last week.

R. Fletcher photo Access to Maligne Canyon will soon be significantly improved, as Parks Canada installs a permanent Fifth Bridge, spanning the Maligne River. The former bridge was damaged following persistently high waters during the summer of 2012.

Following a dramatic drumroll, Sept. 24, the Jasper Pride Festival Society announced the theme for its 2015 festival. Instead of drag queens, next year’s event will feature ice queens, as the theme of the sixth annual event is “Wicked White Winter”.

Gala award nominees The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce announced the nominees for its business and ambassador awards last week, as well as for a brand new award: non-profit organization of the year.

A. Scholz photo A bull elk was illegally shot with a crossbow last month, and Parks Canada wardens are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the shooter. The elk’s body was found Sept.

T. Nichols photo “I count time from now.” That’s what Nathan Clark told himself when, at age 15, he stood atop Mount Olympus and gazed down at the world below.