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Mother calls for group home in Jasper

Submitted photo When Grace Kohn’s daughter Julianne started struggling with severe and increasing anxiety, Kohn didn’t know what to do.

Canada ousts Japan in Yukigassen final

N. Veerman photos For a split second, Saturday, it looked like a Japanese team would win the Canadian Rockies Snow Battle, securing itself a spot in the World Championships this winter.

10 years on the tracks

N. Veerman photo With only three weeks until Christmas, Kris Kringle will make a special visit to Jasper to ride the Santa Train, Dec. 3.

NEB looks for feedback on pipeline expansion

Submitted photo The National Energy Board (NEB) held a series of online information sessions last week ahead of an expected application by energy company Kinder Morgan to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Bidding open on festive trees

N. Veerman photo Filled with 34 tabletop Christmas trees, the museum’s Showcase Gallery is glowing with holiday spirit.

Drag divas hit Jasper

Mychol Ormandy's alter ego, Toni Lester Van Blam, will perform at the Jasper Pride Festival Society's first fundraiser, Nov. 30, at the Legion.N.

Marmot’s mountain ambassadors

Marmot Basin photo Take a trip to Marmot Basin this winter and you’ll likely run into Ruth Mathes. Mathes has been skiing the hill since 1974, and for more than a decade she’s been bringing tourists along for the ride.

BREAKING: Japanese a-listers battle in Jasper

R. Fletcher photo The Japanese equivalents of Jim Carey and Steve Martin will descend upon Jasper this weekend for the Canadian Rockies Snow Battle.

Chief for the day

T. Nichols photo Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem stepped aside, Nov. 13, to make way for a new fire chief: Grade 4 student Kira Peel.

Groovin' family style

Jasper’s latest family dance was a high-energy affair, with costumed kiddies tearing up the dance floor with their parents. Around 200 people filled the Activity Centre, Nov. 22.
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