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M. Figueira photo Tourism Jasper is looking for a new way to sell Jasper.

The experience of standing on top of a mountain, breathing the fresh alpine air and enjoying the spectacular panoramic view of valleys, lakes, rivers and mountains, isn’t one that everyone will enjoy in their lifetime.

T. Nichols photo There were days when he pedaled against “60 mile an hour headwinds” through blizzard-like snow. There were days when he slogged through rivers of slush, arriving at his destination soaked to the bone.

R. Bray photo While snuggled up on the couch with a fleece blanket last November, Elliott Ingles turned to his girlfriend—who happens to also be his crafting partner—and said, “We should make a mountain out of this.

N. Veerman photo Sporting grass skirts, leis, Hawaiian shirts and all kinds of retro ski gear, skiers and boarders hit Marmot Basin, April 12, to compete in the Aloha Cup.

N. Veerman photo If you take a gander in Laura Park’s purse, you’re likely to find a wrist flexer and a hand grip along with her keys and wallet.

M. Bradley photo Loons nesting soon on Pyramid Lake It’s another welcome sign that spring has arrived: the hauntingly beautiful call of the common loon.

Regional grant approved The municipalities of Jasper, Canmore and Banff have received a $170,000 regional collaboration grant to explore the cost differences between running a tourism-based municipality and a traditional town.

Local artist faces graffiti charges A 33-year-old Jasper man—whose graffiti-style art has appeared in numerous Jasper businesses—was charged with 11 counts of mischief, relating to illegal graffiti, March 31.

N. Veerman photo In anticipation of further budget increases, an additional million dollars was included in the 2014 capital budget for the library and cultural centre, bringing the total project budget to $9.5 million.