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One very big dance party

A group of women gathered at the Best Western Jasper Inn and Suites Feb. 14 to join in a worldwide dance session that aimed to address and combat violence against women.

High school students Europe bound

Jasper Junior/Senior High School students are gearing up for a European adventure, as they prepare to set off on a major school trip across the pond March 21.

Council briefs: February 4, 2014

Million dollar damage to arena Excluding the cost of replacing the Zamboni, the insured cost of the damage from the Jan. 26 arena fire tallied up to $1.126 million.

Review delays airport meeting

Premier Alison Redford’s meeting with federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt has been postponed until an airport security review is completed.

IN BRIEF: February 13, 2014

Local businesses provincial award finalists Jasper has three businesses vying for distinction in the 2014 Alberta Business Awards. SunDog Tours is one of five businesses competing for the Small Business Award of Distinction.

Jasperites test subjects in concussion study

Jasper freestyle skiers are the test subjects in a cutting-edge research project that could protect them from future head injuries. The University of Alberta study, led by Dr.

Pride flag flies above Jasper

As the sun sank behind the mountains, Feb. 8, a small crowd watched as Mayor Richard Ireland and Uwe Walter of the Jasper Pride Festival Society raised the pride flag above Jasper.

Municipality not applying for intervener status

Feb. 12 was the last day to apply for intervener status for the National Energy Board (NEB) hearing on the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Winter Magic hits Hinton

Submitted photo If Jasper in January left you hankering for more winter festivities, you’re in luck. Hinton’s Winter Magic Festival kicks off Feb. 12, and it should help keep the February funk at bay.

Hockey on the pond

Despite the nearly crippling cold, players laced up and took to the pond Feb. 8 for Canadian Hockey Enterprises’ pond hockey tournament, hosted at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
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