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PJ-clad women’s weekend

Jacquie Beasse photo Ladies of all ages gathered at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge last weekend to jump on beds, throw pillows, eat candy and dance in their pyjamas with Canadian icon, Jann Arden.

IN BRIEF: March 20, 2014

See an animal, call dispatch A recent cougar sighting within the townsite has Parks Canada reminding Jasperites to keep the agency’s dispatch number handy.

Prevent freezing, run a tap

Although the temperatures are rising and spring appears to be just around the corner, that doesn’t mean your waterlines are safe from freezing.

Looking at Land Use: old laws cause confusion

From housing prices to the push for street performers, laws governing development and expansion are an inescapable and omnipresent part of life in Jasper.

Chief completes stage one

T. Nichols photo Covered head-to-toe in mud and sporting a full-faced grin, Greg Van Tighem rolled his way into Jasper Friday evening, two days ahead of schedule.

Kittens abandoned at JES

Two young male cats with feline upper-respiratory disease were abandoned at the Jasper Elementary School on March 17. They are believed to be from the same mother that birthed the two kittens that were abandoned at the school in December.

Market gets council go-ahead for relocation

N. Veerman photo Despite previous hesitations, council will allow the Jasper Farmer’s Market to operate on the McCready Centre parking lot this summer as part of a one-year pilot project.

Division championship for Midget Bearcats

T. Nichols photo The pre-game rituals had a peculiar air on Saturday morning. There was a quiet muffle to goings-on, as though a fresh blanket of snow had hushed the house.

Aussie rapper brings party beats to Jasper

Wednesday, March 26Horseshoe Club Australian rapper Kid Mac has heard all about Western Canada.

NATIONAL PARK NEWS: March 20, 2014

Biking Jasper’s trails and roadways Tips, tricks and regs with park warden Joe Storms Parks Canada photo For most of us who are still watching the snow melt off our roofs, patiently waiting for better signs of spring, it is difficult to even think ab
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