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R. Lafontaine photo. In tournaments, it is customary to award a player who has shown particular tenacity during a game the Heart and Hustle medal.

N. Veerman photo. T he last time the Jasper Bantam Bearcats played the Devon Drillers was back in November on Devon’s home turf. The Drillers won that game 10–3 and now sit on top of the league with 39 points.

Soccer registration begins Feb. 29. N. Veerman photo. With a winter like we’ve had, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that soccer season is right around the corner.

Rob Gray is hosting a Beatles' tribute night Feb. 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion to support the the Yellowhead Emergency Shelter in Hinton. T. Gaboury photo.

Cora Laidlaw (centre) won gold in the mogul competition for girls under 16. Photo submitted. Jasper’s Freeride ski team took home four medals during the Alberta Winter Games held in Medicine Hat Feb. 13-16.

Kelan Polard stops a Mustangs' shot in Wabasca on Sunday. Photo submitted. Some people may disagree with me, but last weekend there was no better place to be than Wabasca on a February afternoon.

This is the official handover of the school deed to the Ministry of Education. When U R Building Knowledge funds a school, the ministry supplies a teacher. Far right Josh Dennis and Sandra Hodge (wearing traditional longyi.) Photo submitted.

Caitlin McInnis (left) poses for a picture with team mate Alison Brown (right) and head coach Nicholas Bazin. Photo submitted Five of Jasper’s top freestyle skiers shredded Apex Mountain Resort, near Penticton, B.C.

N. Veerman photo T here’s a lot to be said for being a hockey parent. You spend a lot of time travelling to, and sitting in, small-town rinks around Alberta.

Dear Editor, I am writing to voice a concern I have about door-to-door religious soliciting. Yesterday, while I was at work, my young son was at home on school break. He reported two people came to the door, asking if his parents are home.