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Dear Editor, The Conference Board of Canada says due to falling commodity prices Alberta is facing far more than an economic slowdown. They say we’re facing a recession—a shrinking economy. Everywhere energy companies are slashing budgets.

Mishelle Menzies illustration It’s official: this September the Tour of Alberta will have a mountain stage and that stage will take place in Jasper National Park.

N. Veerman photo Pedalling through snow is a bit like pedalling through sand: you don’t get anywhere fast, but you certainly get a good workout. On Saturday, Jan.

N. Veerman photo Four years ago the Whistle Stop Pub decided to come out with a bang, creating the annual Loud and Proud drag show and dance party, as a way of showing the community and its visitors that the pub is a welcoming and accepting place.

With winter closures, international bike races and commercial developments making headlines in Jasper, there’s more than enough news to fill the pages of the town’s papers.

Submitted photo It’s been a near two-decade run for the Blame-Its, and on the 18th anniversary of the Alberta punk outfit’s first gig, the band will be rocking the stage in Jasper.

N. Veerman photo Last year’s Jasper Got Talent variety show saw dancers, musicians, a trio of singing brothers and even a stand-up comedian grace the stage.

Creative Commons photo If playing hockey in a league is like holding down a job, then tournaments are like going to school.

N. Veerman photo Artists have found their place in the Jasper in January lineup with Arts on Ice, an interactive art show celebrating the winter season.

Have you ever heard of the Tank: the notorious bike from the 1950s that could be used to transport a gaggle of kids across town? What about the parade for the Jasper curling team that used to pack the activity centre in days gone by? Jasper is a town