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Porthos the pine marten has been seen wandering around Niki Wilson’s neighbourhood. James McCormick photo. Perched on my living room couch, I have the feeling I’m being watched.

The proposed area the municipality would like to rezone is located in what is commonly referred to as the S-Block and runs the length of Industrial Crescent, from the corner of Hazel Avenue to the CN building. Municipality of Jasper image.

A group of residents, along with the help of the Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade, helped clear hazardous trees and tinder from the wooded area behind Stone Mountain Village as part of a work bee exercise for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in May,

In 2016 Jasper welcomed two Syrian refugee families. The two families were among more than 38,000 other Syrians the Liberal government resettled in 2016.

The Jasper Film Club is kicking the New Year off with a harrowing yet romantic Canadian film. Two Lovers and Bear will play at the Chaba Thatre at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12.

While promoting healthy minds and bodies, the December Project also serves as a fundraiser for community initiatives. This year the money will be given to the Habitat for the Arts and the construction of a new skate park. Facebook photo.

J ust in time for some post-holiday athletic motivation, Jasperites had the opportunity to watch the University of Alberta’s Golden Bears crush Illinois’ Lewis University Flyers in an evening of high-energy volleyball, Dec. 29.

Artist Jason Bartziokas will be at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives on Jan. 13 to talk about his latest art exhibit Perfect Strangers. The artist reception is from 7-9 p.m. Submitted.

Marmot Meadows, located along Highway 93 just south of Jasper will be the base for dozens of free winter activities offered by Parks Canada this winter. Parks Canada/R.

Snowmobiler dies in avalanche An avalanche in Clemina Creek, B.C., claimed the life of a snowmobiler on Dec. 30. An avalanche in Clemina Creek, B.C., claimed the life of a snowmobiler on Dec. 30.