Local Sports

The duo went on an impressive shred tour all over the province.

The celebrations included on-ice sessions, a banquet on Friday [Jan. 24] and a curling table set up outside as part of the Street Party, which concluded Jasper in January.

Wearing Jasper Bearcats jerseys, the U15 Canmore Eagles stood in solidarity with the wildfire-stricken community.

"This is an exciting asset for us, one that we really hope to share with Jasper, especially for this winter."

Hosted by Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort, Community Ski Days offered discounted lift tickets while giving 100 per cent of the proceeds to the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund.

"We respect those concerns, and then we will work towards trying to alleviate their concerns."

The Jasper Arena reopened on Sunday (Dec. 8), the main entrance and lobby to the Activity Centre will reopen next Monday (Dec. 18) and the Aquatic Centre will reopen on Boxing Day.

Trevor Soll, owner and race director at MultiSports Canada, reported that the Rebuild Jasper Run raised over $21,000 as of Monday (Dec. 3), but online donations would continue to be accepted.

MultiSports Canada, which has hosted sporting events in Jasper since 2015, decided to rebrand its Pints and Pinot Run to bring awareness and support for the community following the summer wildfire.

During the wildfire-related delays to the recreation facility renovations and subsequent cleanup, the pool suffered damage to the basin coating while being pressure washed, causing a delay of two-to-three weeks.