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N. Veerman photos Pyramid Lake was transformed into a hub of winter activity for the kick-off of Jasper in January last weekend.

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.

They may not be fast, and they may look like something you’d see in a cartoon, but that doesn’t mean you can’t race them. Jan. 19, about 30 riders saddled up for Jasper’s first ever Winter Cross—a series of fat bike races through Centennial Park.

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

Submitted photo When Canadian Olympian Eric Neilson careens face-first down the skeleton track at this year’s winter Olympics, an angry demon will grin from the front of his helmet.

N. Veerman photo It’s starting to look like the 20-year decline in elk numbers is coming to an end. This fall, park staff completed a roadside elk count.

Three killed in Highway 16 collision An Alberta man and two children aged three and six were killed in a car accident near Moose Lake, on Highway 16, Jan. 8.

N. Veerman photo Following the enormous snowfall last week, Parks Canada hosted a season kick-off at the new Decoigne ski area, Jan. 12.

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.