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Dark Sky Festival: Q&A with astrophysicist Rob Thacker

Ever wonder if people who study space have the same reaction as you do when they see a shooting star? Is it an exciting and potentially perspective-giving event, or simply a meteoroid burning up as it passes through the atmosphere? What is it like sp

Arts Jasper brings Jake's Gift to Legion

Submitted photo It’s been seven years, more than 725 shows and nearly 1,000 total hours on stage, but Julia MacKey still isn’t tired of performing Jake’s Gift.

Smogasbord of delicious hockey

Creative Commons/Maria Casacalenda photo After a long, hot summer Jasper is hungry for hockey yet again. On the menu this year is a nine-course meal of talent, fun, excitement and ambition. Let me be your maître d’.

A letter to Supt. Greg Fenton

Dear Editor, Me again. To say that I was disappointed when I saw Parks Canada’s announcement that it will continue to consider tent cabins at Maligne would be an understatement.

Coachless Jasper golf team makes provincials

Submitted photo They don’t have uniforms; a structured training regiment or even a coach, but that didn’t stop the Jasper Junior/Senior High School’s senior golf team from making it to provincials.

Jasperites compete in "Freewheel "Biathlon"

The 29th annual Freewheel Biathlon rolled out of town Oct. 5, as 33 participants struck out for glory, laughs and even a free pit-stop beer.

The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer in Jasper

Monday, Oct. 13 Jasper Legion, 8 p.m. $15 + GST According to Matthew Rogers, the pizza at Jamaican Pizza Jerk isn’t even that good.

Jasper Short Film Fest a success

Chaba Theatre was overtaken by short films from across the country, Sept. 27, for the first annual Jasper Short Film Festival.

Glaciers freeze Wolfpak in Hinton

The Jasper Glaciers were at their very best last week as they handed the Wolfpak a rainy day 82–7 drubbing. On offense and defense, the Glaciers six-a-side football team dominated the game, which was played at Harry Collinge School in Hinton.

Locals celebrated at arts awards

N. Veerman photo Jasperites gathered at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives, Sept. 26, to celebrate the people who make our arts community vibrant.
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