RCMP searching for unsuccessful thief
Jasper RCMP are asking the public to help identify a suspect in a case of mischief and possession of a controlled substance.
On July 24 at approximately 11 a.m., an unknown male entered Ransom, a local clothing store on Patricia Street, and attempted to steal a watch. While trying to cut a security cable, the suspect damaged the watch. When confronted by the store manager, the suspect fled on foot, leaving a bag of what is believed to be cocaine on the counter of the store.
Police are seeking the public鈥檚 assistance to help identify the person responsible. If you have information regarding this crime, please contact the Jasper RCMP at 780-852-4421. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Jasper Library and Cultural Centre hosts soft opening
If you haven鈥檛 checked out the new Jasper Library and Cultural Centre now is your chance. On August 4 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. the building will host a soft opening for locals.
Along with housing an impressive amount of books, the building is also home to the Jasper Artists Guild, Habitat for the Arts, l鈥橝ssociation Canadienne-Fran莽aise de l鈥橝lberta (ACFA) and municipal council meetings.
The grand opening event is scheduled for September 30 to coincide with Alberta Culture Days, which takes place from September 30 to October 2.
Deadline for Jasper film fest coming up
Calling all filmmakers鈥攕ubmissions for the Jasper Short Film Festival will be accepted until August 15.
The third annual festival will be held at the Chaba Theatre, October 15. Organizers are aiming to show 25 films at this year鈥檚 affair.
Submitted films can be from any genre as long as they run under 30 minutes.
鈥淲e鈥檝e had some family friendly ones, but we鈥檝e also had some really scary ones,鈥� said Marianne Garrah, one of the festival鈥檚 organizers. 鈥淲e鈥檙e really open to anything and encourage creativity.鈥�
Application forms can be found at www.jasperfilmfestival.com. There is a $20 fee for each submission.
For further information contact: [email protected].
Learn how to make your own cartoons
Ever wanted to dabble with stop frame animation? Well now you can.
Habitat for the Arts is offering a weekly Saturday morning program for youths to create their very own cartoons using stop animation, a technique to make any object appear to move on its own. The 3D or 2D object in question is moved by small increments between individual photographs or frames, giving the illusion of movement when the sequence of photographs or frames are played back to the observer.
The Saturday morning sessions start at 10 a.m. and include cereal. Organizers are asking participants to bring their own bowl and spoon.
To register or to find out more information contact Ann at 780-852-7935 or [email protected].
