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Jasper painters add to international mural

N. Veerman photo Decked out in smocks and hats March 7, students from École Desrochers added their own personal touches to a giant mural that has been painted on by more than 85,000 Francophone students across Canada and the United States.

A new space to play

Annalee Grant photo When most people walk into a library they expect to see books; not vintage cameras, Lego blocks, iPads and tools.

Women mean business

N. Veerman photo In just a few weeks, Jasperites will get the chance to take a dive into the psyche of one of their favourite drag queens.

SunDog honoured with provincial business award

N. Veerman photo Sixteen years ago, SunDog Tours consisted of one van, one driver and seven days worth of work. It was a business that was born out of necessity.

A night in disguise

T. Nichols photo There were guests in simple, dark masks; elaborate feathery masks; stark, unsettling masks and even a man in novelty glasses and a prosthetic nose.

NATIONAL PARK NEWS: March 13, 2014

Up close and personal with warden Ben Alderman Parks Canada photo In 2008, the Government of Canada authorized Parks Canada to create armed officer positions dedicated to law enforcement.

Marmot Memories: the power of style

Skiing at a ski resort means a variety of things to scores of people; one thing we are all guaranteed is to spend much of the day on chair lifts.

IN BRIEF: March 6, 2014

Freestyle skiers on the podium The Jasper Freeride Freestyle Ski Team posted top results in a number of competitions at the Castle Mountain Provincial Freestyle Event, Feb. 22.

Looking at land use: part two

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

On Science: bridges to bear love

Photo courtesy of Banff Wildlife Crossings Project As the days stretch longer this March, the bears of the Canadian Rockies will begin their slow emergence from winter dens in search of the first green shoots of spring.
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