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Vulnerable Persons Registry launches in Jasper

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] In the event of an emergency, do you feel that you would be vulnerable? Well, no need to worry anymore. The Municipality of Jasper now has the Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR).

Council approves development of more equitable utility rate model

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] On July 20, council members approved the development of a more equitable utility rate bylaw.

Paid parking begins this week

A partially covered paid parking sign along Patricia Street in Jasper on July 20. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Municipality of Jasper will begin its paid parking pilot project on July 21.

Memorial plaque unveiled to remember Canoe River disaster

Jasper Legion vice-president Greg Key (left) and project lead Dong Han unveil the memorial plaque at the cenotaph on July 16 to honor the victims of the 1950 Canoe River Disaster. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Fatal collision closes Highway 16 west of Hinton

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A fatal collision resulting in one dead has closed Highway 16 about 18 kilometres west of Hinton on July 19. At around 5:40 p.m.

Improvement work may cause delays on Icefield Parkway

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Parks Canada is warning of delays along the Icefield Parkway (Highway 93) in Jasper National Park beginning this Friday due to construction.

Kevin Kritiques: Chaos Walking (2021)

The latest sci fi to entertain audiences is Chaos Walking, and it comes with a few surprises. I have watched almost every science fiction movie made in the last 40 years, and it is rare when I see something new.

Get tropical this summer

Smoothie bowls are the ultimate upgrade to a traditional smoothie — a creamy smoothie that is so thick you can eat it with a spoon. Top with fresh fruit, granola or any other healthy toppings for a quick and easy vegan breakfast or snack.

Small lightning strike fire extinguished

A small wildfire from a lightning strike was located and extinguished in the Wabasso Lake area on July 11. | Parks Canada photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality, reduced visibility

Smoke clouds the sky along Connaught Drive in Jasper on July 15. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Environment Canada is warning how wildfire smoke has caused poor air quality and reduced visibility in Jasper.
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