Frac attack

Secretive chemical formulas used in fluids that are used in gas drilling are a health concern for medical workers in the valley, Teton County commissioners said last week. The board is taking steps to learn more about hydraulic fracturing in neighboring Sublette County following an incident in Colorado. 

Meet the Masons

Ralph Gill, C.W. Mercill, Roy Van Vleck, Cliff Hansen, Bruce Hayse, Nels Dahlquist, Sparky Imeson. These names aren’t ones that conjure dark rituals, although they are or were members of the Jackson Mason Lodge, which recently opened its doors to outsiders for the first time.

Toy drive begins

Teens have decorated bright barrels to collect donations. Businesses are donating vehicles to lead a parade. And the Toys for Tots drive, set for Nov. 27 in concert with the Town Square Lighting ceremony, is under way. Its goal: No Jackson Hole child will be without a toy on Christmas morning.

Guns blazing

Snow King Resort is using eight new snowmaking guns on lease from an international company during its snowmaking efforts this year. Find out what makes the new, smarter, more powerful guns unique.

Winter wizardry

For nine winters, Darrell Miller has been filming stars of snow and transforming the footage into spine-tingling theater. His latest film, “Magic Moments,” debuts with fanfare Friday at Snow King Resort.