Battle Royale returns
Jasper’s fourth annual Battle Royale is set to rock the legion’s stage May 7.
Interested musicians can enter as a solo/duo act or as a band. The cost to enter as a solo/duo act is $20 and the cost for a band is $40.
Registration forms can be found at www.jasperfolkmusicfestival.ca.
The two winners of the musical competition will be awarded a spot at this year’s Jasper Folk Music festival, taking place from Sept. 9-11.Â
All profits from the battle will go directly to the Jasper Heritage Folk and Blues Society to help support Jasper’s Folk Music Festival. Man arrested for stealing booze
Jasper RCMP arrested a Spruce Grove man for allegedly stealing a bottle of expensive wine at the Liquor Lodge, April 29.
Kevin James Nickurak was arrested and charged with one count of theft under $5,000, and will appear in Jasper Provincial Court June 23.
RCMP said the arrest was a result of the Liquor Lodge staff, members of the public and the police working together.
Bike auction returns
The Jasper Lions Club is gearing up for their annual bike auction.
Organizers say there will be about 50 donated bikes up for grabs, ranging from cruisers to mountain bikes—all in good condition.
The auction will be held May 7 at the McCready Centre. The event will begin at 11 a.m.
Organizers said bikes usually go for $50 to $100.
Mayor to present state of the municipality address
For the fourth consecutive year, Mayor Richard Ireland will present the state of the municipality address, May 10.
The address will cover a slew of topics about the municipality. The public is welcome to attend the event which will be held at the Jasper Inn. The evening will kick-off at 6 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner. Those interested in attending can RSVP Carmen Derksen of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce by calling 780-852-4621.
Last year’s address covered everything from the long overdue library and cultural centre to concerns about the mountain pine beetle and the Temporary Foreign Worker program.
Rebate offered for rain barrels
In an effort to reduce water consumption, the municipality is offering a rebate on rain barrels.
Until the end of May, residents can receive a 30 per cent rebate on their purchase. Those interested can buy their barrel from any retailer, and then submit an application along with the proof of purchase to the municipality.
Application forms and more information about the rebate program can be found on the municipality’s website: www.jasper-alberta.com.
