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N. Veerman photo Using prescribed burns to slow the spread of the mountain pine beetle is an expensive method that likely won’t work, according to at least one scientist who’s studied the beetle for the past 20 years.

RCMP Sgt. Rick Bidaisee, pictured here, joined the Jasper detachment in February, 2016. P. Clarke photo. Jasper’s new RCMP sergeant, Rick Bidaisee, knows a thing or two about community policing.

This is a story about Agnes Harragin, who—with her sister Mona, and muscled with female persistence, knowledge and hard work—became the first female horse guide in the national parks.

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.

M. Figueira photo Council is reviewing the municipality’s grant programs in hopes of streamlining the application process and simplifying the selection process.

Libby Weir and Greg Fenton have been volunteering in Belize for five years, building playgrounds and recently started working with the Ocean Academy in Caye Caulker.

N. Veerman photo It’s not often that the gallery is full at a municipal council meeting. In fact, it’s rare to see a single community member in attendance at the bimonthly meetings. But on Feb.

A steady stream of people visited Marmot Meadows over the weekend to partake in some family fun. On tap for Family Day Weekend was a range of activities from ice skating to cooking bannock on an open fire.

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.

Parks Canada/R. Bray photo Jasper National Park has a long history as a gathering place, bringing family and friends together for important cultural and community celebrations.