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Submitted photo When she was in Grade 9, Cheyenne Henderson took a one-week trip that changed her life. In February 2012, through the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges (SEVEC), she stayed with a family in Sherbrook, Quebec.

Loni Klettl is a born and raised Jasperite, whose father Toni Klettl was one of the last park wardens to raise his family in the backcountry.

Time for a flu shot Following a surge of H1N1 cases, Alberta Health Services is calling on residents to get immunized with a flu shot.

M. Bradley photo Pyramid wolf pack sightings continue The Pyramid pack is back. On Dec. 20, sightings of a member of this wolf pack on Pyramid Bench led to a warning issued for the area.

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will hold a hearing Jan. 13 to decide whether or not Coalspur Mines Limited can move forward with its proposed coal mine.

T. Nichols photo "It's going to be extremely difficult," Greg Van Tighem said while nodding and staring at the table.

Students from the Jasper Elementary School sang songs and shared stories during their annual Christmas concert, Dec. 18 and 19.

For the second year in a row, council has approved an interim operating budget in order to wait for more information from administration. As it stands, the proposed budget calls for a 6.38 per cent tax increase for 2014.

T. Nichols photo Jasper’s Lake Edith is the first neighbourhood in Canada to receive official FireSmart Canada community recognition.

R. Gruys photo Wax up your skis or strap on some snowshoes: Jasper is the place for winter adventure Jasper National Park provides exceptional options for winter fun.