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Three killed in Highway 16 collision An Alberta man and two children aged three and six were killed in a car accident near Moose Lake, on Highway 16, Jan. 8.

N. Veerman photo Following the enormous snowfall last week, Parks Canada hosted a season kick-off at the new Decoigne ski area, Jan. 12.

N. Veerman photo For many, J in J is a familiar part of life, kept fresh by an ever-changing lineup of activities. This year the festival will run from Jan. 17 until Feb. 2, and nearly every one of the 17 days boasts some kind of event.

Submitted photo About four years ago, Dr. Declan Unsworth and registered nurse Lorraine Wilkinson were working in Hinton when a patient came in complaining of abdominal pain.

D. Betts photo Council is considering the creation of a budget reserve for the municipality’s contracted services for snow removal, in order to protect against years with high snowfall.

After a trial that spanned two separate court dates, Judge D. C. Norheim dismissed all charges against a 34-year-old Edmonton man, Jan. 9.

Creative Commons photo At the end of the month, Alberta Health Services is launching a free waist-shrinking program in Jasper. The first Weight Wise workshop will take place at the Seton Healthcare Centre Jan. 29.

T. Nichols photo West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell made the rounds in Jasper Jan. 13, handing out funding checks to three different groups in town.

Creative Commons photo Fat bikes are quickly taking over the town and the valley’s trails, as cyclist extend their season right into the depths of winter. So, the Jasper Park Cycling Association is taking that enthusiasm and pedalling with it.

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) closed the hearing relating to Coalspur Mines Limited’s applications for approval of its Vista project, Jan. 13.