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Students from the Jasper Elementary School sang songs and shared stories during their annual Christmas concert, Dec. 18 and 19.

For the second year in a row, council has approved an interim operating budget in order to wait for more information from administration. As it stands, the proposed budget calls for a 6.38 per cent tax increase for 2014.

T. Nichols photo Jasper’s Lake Edith is the first neighbourhood in Canada to receive official FireSmart Canada community recognition.

R. Gruys photo Wax up your skis or strap on some snowshoes: Jasper is the place for winter adventure Jasper National Park provides exceptional options for winter fun.

Tuesday, Dec. 31Olive Bistro$20Submitted photo Vancouver’s High Society has been tearing up New Year’s stages in Jasper for a few years now, and this December they’ll be back once again.

Jasper Elementary School students shared a meal together in the annual Réveillon potluck lunch, Dec. 13. Réveillon is a French Canadian feast held during the holiday season.

Submitted photo Santa’s helpers worked together to get all of the presents wrapped and ready for Jasper families Dec. 18.

T. Nichols photo Jasper Elementary School donated a heap of food to the Jasper Food Bank, Dec. 20.

N. Veerman photo On behalf of council and municipal staff, I am delighted to extend Christmas greetings to all of our residents and visitors. Jasper is an active, engaged, inclusive community, enriched by our cultural diversity.

Results from the Christmas bird count are in, and organizer Gord Ruddy said this year they’re especially impressive.