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Delayed access areas open soon Get your skis waxed and ready to explore one of Jasper’s premier winter touring routes. As of Feb. 15, Cavell Road will be groomed and ready for winter use, and both the Astoria and Portal Creek Trails will be open.

“So you guys are lucky to be alive: congratulations,” said Dave Smith joking; but only kind of. Smith, the emcee at the Avalanche Awareness Night Jan.

submitted photo It’s been five months since Kim Wallace set sail on the tall ship Sorlandet, and she’s only just starting to get her confidence back.

Following a long, convoluted discussion, Jan. 21, council passed a motion that will see the Reuse-It Centre receive financial support for 2014, allowing the doors to remain open for at least one more year.

Grant for recycling bins Recycling bins for beverage containers will appear at some of Jasper’s busiest day-use areas next spring, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Community Champions Program.

Early morning arena fire A fire in the Zamboni room at the Jasper arena has left the facility temporarily closed. The fire started at 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26.

This is the second installment in the Fitzhugh ’s series on highway safety. To read about Jasper’s avalanche control team, check out our story in last week’s issue.

Toni Klettl and Tom McCready at Whistlers Mountain in 1955.Submitted photo So, you want to be a ski patroller at a ski resort? The job requirements: you have to be a proficient skier with Wilderness First Aid Certification.

N. Veerman photos This year’s Chili Cook-Off judges sampled 19 concoctions before picking a favourite: the scrumptious chili slaved over by employees of SunDog Tours.

Tuesday, Feb. 4Jasper Legion, 8 p.m.$35 He won a European Blues Award in 2013, he was the best solo performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge in 2010 and he’s won multiple Maple Blues Awards.