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The Vinyl Cafe’s Stuart McLean opens up about his relationship with Dave and Morley Live taping of The Vinyl CafeSaturday, Jan. 24 & Sunday, Jan. 25Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 7 p.m.

R. Fletcher photo For the fifth year, winter athletes are invited to don ridiculous costumes and compete in the annual Jasper Winter Pentathlon at Pyramid Lake, Feb. 1.

Phoenix rises from the ashes.N. Veerman photo Out of sequin ashes, a Phoenix was reborn at the Whistle Stop Saturday night. The mythological bird— Rod Zelles—has been hosting the Loud and Proud Party at the Stop since its inception two years ago.

Friday, Jan. 24Jasper Legion, 9 p.m. It wasn’t until she reached her 20s that Catherine MacLellan began taking her music seriously.

Those of you with finely honed geographical sense will note that neither Whitecourt nor Mayerthorpe border on the North nor Baltic seas, but despite this, last weekend’s Jasper PeeWee Bears road trip through west central Alberta had a distinct Scandi

For the third year in a row, the high school band is hunting for Jasper’s most talented singers, musicians, dancers and entertainers to take the stage during the annual Jasper’s Got Talent competition. Auditions for the event are Feb.

The Jasper Midget Grizzlies hosted some tough competition at their tournament this past weekend. While everyone else was busy shovelling snow Saturday morning, the Grizzlies were awake early, skating hard against the Okotoks Oilers.

N. Veerman photo For many, J in J is a familiar part of life, kept fresh by an ever-changing lineup of activities. This year the festival will run from Jan. 17 until Feb. 2, and nearly every one of the 17 days boasts some kind of event.

Creative Commons photo Fat bikes are quickly taking over the town and the valley’s trails, as cyclist extend their season right into the depths of winter. So, the Jasper Park Cycling Association is taking that enthusiasm and pedalling with it.

The Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre will transform its Walter’s Dining Room into a multi-faceted art show featuring some of Jasper’s most talented creators, Jan. 17.