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P. Clarke photo Council continued its discussion about the merits of a 30 km/h speed zone along the length of Bonhomme Street, April 26, opening the conversation up to possibly include further traffic calming measures in other parts of town.

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. | N. Veerman photo The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives’ financial woes were laid bare during the museum’s annual general meeting, April 19.

File photo Council was presented with two locations for the construction of a new skate park and mountain bike park during a committee-of-the-whole meeting, April 26.

N. Veerman photo Depression is a disorder, not a decision. Often people who have never suffered from a mental illness forget this truth, instead treating depression as a choice that can be cured with a little positive thinking.

Dear Editor, Trappers along Jasper National Park’s eastern border may be having an adverse effect on the park’s ecosystem.

The trail crew is rehabilitating the Lake Annette Loop this summer. | Parks Canada photo Spring is a time of renewal and this year is no exception.

One example of the graffiti found in the pedestrian underpass April 19. | M. Figueira photo Two local men were arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into and damaging the new library and cultural centre, April 19.

A new cross appeared on Morro Peak last weekend. | Eva Rudolph photo Hikers were surprised to find a new cross was resurrected on Morro Peak last weekend, after it had been missing from the summit since late last year.

Mayor Richard Ireland assists magician Ryan Michael with his first trick. | N. Veerman photo In honour of National Volunteer Week and all of Jasper’s tireless volunteers, the municipality hosted its annual volunteer banquet, April 14.

The Youth Community Helpers will be handing out blue elephants to people in the community who they feel are "safe" to talk to about mental health as part of National Mental Health Awareness Week. | N.