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Photo - R. LaFontaine Every hockey game has a hero. Sometimes it’s the goaltender with that spectacular glove save. Sometimes it’s the kid who scores one goal in a 10–1 blowout. Sometimes it’s the player who scores the last second goal to tie or win.

Photo - P. Clarke. Sometimes size doesn’t matter. Sometimes it does.

P. Clarke photo Grade 6 students from École Desrochers transformed into elves, Dec. 16, and spent the morning wrapping gifts at the McCready Centre.

The Jasper Legion will be hosting Festivus Dec. 23. The free event starts at 6 p.m. and is open to all ages. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and costs $10.

Photo - P. Clarke. Girls from the Jasper Dance Program put their best foot forward during the annual Christmas dance recital, Dec. 12. Held at the Jasper Activity Centre, the show started with a performance by a group of girls aged three to five.

Please don't drink and drive. Creative Commons photo.

Photo - P. Clarke. Students, families and friends from Jasper Elementary School enjoyed a Christmas potluck lunch at the Jasper Activity Centre, Dec. 11.

As a bonus this week, the 51°µÍø presents BEARS BINGO. Cut out the BEARS BINGO card and take it with you to the game. When you hear any of the phrases yelled out by the fans, players or coaches, cross out the corresponding square.

Creative Commons photo. Wolves spotted near Jasper Parks Canada is reminding residents to keep their dogs on a leash and to travel in groups after several reported wolf sightings in the Three Valley Confluence, in and around Jasper.

Twelve CN trains cars carrying grain derailed in Jasper National, Dec. 10. Six of the trains spilled their contents into the Athabasca River.Photo - Cynthia Bigrigg/Hinton Voice.