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Spencer Rice of Kenny vs. Spenny and Sam Tarasco of Trailer Park Boys flank Jasperite Dave Kaufmann at the Whistle Stop Pub April 10. C.

Forget the commercial space cap, Jasper is quickly racing toward its marathon cap. The 2017 Jasper Half Marathon drew 845 runners to the mountain town on April 8, about 20 per cent more than last year.

For some high-caliber athletes it’s all about getting to the next level, but for others, like Alison Brown, having fun is more important than results.

Enslow will be playing at the Whistle Stop Pub on April 11 and 12 starting at 9 p.m. The show is free. One of Medicine Hat’s coolest musical exports can be found in the form of Enslow, a talented duo formed by Brady Enslen and Jay Bowcott.

Fred and Marianna Greenhough and Kevin (throwing), as well as team mate Jolene Tym, won the A final at the Jasper mixed curling bonspiel April 2. C. Gilbert photo.

Thirteen freestyle skiers from Jasper put it all on the line for the final competition of the season–the Alberta Provincial Championships, March 23-26.

From Jasper’s Métis homestead heritage to the world wide web, the thread binding the latest art installation in town could not have been spun from a more random spool.

The Fitzgerald family boasts a myriad of talents, including – but not limited to – the skill of living and working together every day, a handful of Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Championships, and a high-energy, highly-talented band: Everything Fitz.

Dear editor, I just read your article in the March 23 edition of the Fitzhugh concerning Daniel Gallant and Monika Schaefer.

The Barley Kings were crowned champions after vanquishing the Beavers in the Jasper Hockey League’s annual Super Sunday ‘A’ final at the community centre March 19.