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Creative commons photo Alberta Health Services declared a measles outbreak in its Calgary, Edmonton and Central zones, April 29, and as of May 2, 23 cases of the virus have been confirmed. While that number may seem small, Dr.

The Designated Assisted Living facility at the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge is a world of its own: a closed facility with its own courtyard, living room and kitchen.

Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15Jasper Junior/Senior High School, 7 p.m.$15 for adults$5 for 10 and underN.

T. Nichols photo The Yellowhead Regional Arts Festival marked its 15th year last week, with a series of competitions in various arts disciplines, held from April 26 to May 2.

A Jasper futurist wants to see more specialized collaboration between Jasper’s organizations, which he said has the potential to vault the town onto the world stage in a new and significant way.

Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives photo On March 24, 1944 76 prisoners of war held at the Stalag Luft III POW camp in Germany attempted a daring escape, with disastrous consequences.

N. Veerman photo Marmot Basin celebrated the end of its 50th season with fresh powder and a retro fashion show, May 4.

T. Nichols photo It was 7:30 in the morning, May 4, and Ichih Wang padded through a carpeted room in the Lobstick Lodge, weaving among about two-dozen people splayed out on yoga mats.

J. Deagle photo Roadside buffet Spring is in the air and fresh growth in the valleys brings out hungry wildlife of all shapes and sizes.

N. Veerman photo For one weekend only, Jasperites will be able to ski and golf in the same day.