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The Municipality of Jasper, along with the towns of Banff and Canmore, has applied for a provincial grant to undertake a research project that would explore the cost differences between running a tourism-based municipality and a traditional town.

T. Nichols photo Jasper Victim Services Unit held their charity poker tournament Nov. 23. Since most at the fundraiser were just looking to have some fun, action was loose for most of the night, leading to some big pots and early knockouts.

submitted photo If watching a movie is an act of appreciating art, what happens when you watch a movie about appreciating art? Travel down that wormhole if you dare, Dec. 5, at the Jasper Film Club’s third offering of the season.

Mayor’s Award for arts group At next year’s Volunteer Banquet, Arts Jasper will be presented with a Mayor’s Award for bringing fine and performing arts to Jasper for the last 40 years.

The future of the Reuse It Centre was discussed at the council table, Nov. 18, although no recommendations or requests for decision have come forward yet.

R. Bray photo Parks Canada interpreter wins Award for “rockin’” theatre program Sought after by interpreters across the country, Interpretation Canada’s annual awards recognize excellence in cultural, natural and historical interpretation.

Vote on joint tourism study Council held a special meeting, Nov. 26, to vote on whether to apply for a provincial grant with the towns of Canmore and Banff to undertake the Competitive Tourism Communities Project.

Submitted photo When Grace Kohn’s daughter Julianne started struggling with severe and increasing anxiety, Kohn didn’t know what to do.

N. Veerman photos For a split second, Saturday, it looked like a Japanese team would win the Canadian Rockies Snow Battle, securing itself a spot in the World Championships this winter.

N. Veerman photo With only three weeks until Christmas, Kris Kringle will make a special visit to Jasper to ride the Santa Train, Dec. 3.