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Costume doesn’t help man evade police A costumed man tried to give RCMP the slip last November when they attempted to pull him over for erratic driving.

When a Jasper institution celebrates a major anniversary, it’s a big deal. When a whole host of Jasper businesses and organizations all have major anniversaries on the same year, it’s something to celebrate. For Jasper, 2014 is that year.

Submitted photo The chilly morning rain did little to dissuade golfers Sept. 6. Just before 8 a.m. they lounged in golf carts, munching free pizza, as they waited for the links to open.

Friday, Sept. 20 Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. If Zachary Lucky’s grandfather knew he liked new-age country, he’d be mighty unimpressed. That’s why Lucky calls Brad Paisley his guilty pleasure, rather than just a pleasure.

Ever wonder what it’s like travelling unassisted across Antarctica, lugging all of your food, shelter and supplies across thousands of kilometres of ice? You can find out Sept.

Jasper’s beer league all-stars will face off at centre ice against NHL legends, Sept. 21, during Hockey Night in Jasper. Among the seven legends are Theoren Fleury, Claude Lemieux, Tiger Williams, and Marty McSorley.

Photo courtesy of Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives Pick your apples, Jasper, or you might just kill a bear.

A disoriented 54-year-old hiker died Sept. 8 after falling off Parker Ridge, near the Columbia Icefield, in Banff National Park.

R. Bray photo This past weekend, fire specialists took advantage of a short window of opportunity for burning in the pre-designated Vine Creek prescribed fire area (know as a burn unit) 20 km north of the town of Jasper. From Sept. 13 through Sept.

Submitted Photo Culture Days is back in Jasper for a fifth year. The weekend, Sept. 27–29, will be packed with events celebrating the town’s arts community.