Drug delivery intercepted, charges laid
Jasper RCMP intercepted a package containing a pound of marijuana—with a street value of $6,500—before the courier could deliver it, May 10.
The interception was the result of a tip.
In relation to the case, 35-year-old Jasper resident Patrick Caperchoine has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.
Caperchione is scheduled to appear in Jasper Provincial Court June 27.
“Penalties for those convicted of participating in the distribution of illicit marijuana can range from monetary fines to forfeiture of assets to incarceration,” states an RCMP press release.
UofA documentary showing
Community Outreach Services and Parent Link are inviting the community to the Legion to see “A Mother is Born,” a documentary about bridging the gap between doulas, midwives, nurses and physicians.
The documentary about woman-centred care was created by three medical students from the University of Alberta.
The screening will take place at the Jasper Legion June 2 at 11 a.m. Tickets are available at the door and children are welcome.
Claw out for Lobster Fest
Get those nutcrackers ready for the Jasper Rotary Club’s 16th annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, June 8.
Aside from a seafood dinner, there will be a live and silent auction and dancing until midnight.
A special appearance will be made by east coast Celtic musician Billy Wiseman. The Newfoundland-born saltwater cowboy is no stranger to Jasper; he performed in town in January. He also declared some Jasperites honourary Newfoundlanders by performing a “Screech-In” ceremony during his show.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at Jasper Activity Centre, and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 or $440 for a table of eight and are available at Servus Credit Union or Tekarra Color Lab.
Proceeds will benefit Rotary’s local and international projects.
Seniors appreciation barbecue
There’s a free seniors appreciation barbecue on Monday, June 3 at Centennial Park.
The 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. event is hosted by Community Outreach Services (COS), which offers programming and resources for seniors in Jasper.
A ride to and from the barbecue is offered, just contact COS at 780-852-2100.
