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Kevin Lazzari | Special to the 51°µÍø Liam Neeson’s latest movie has all the makings of a great action movie. Neeson is a rancher who is an ex-marine living close to the Arizona border.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all Albertans. We are finally seeing hopeful results from the many sacrifices we have made since March of last year.

Erin Shore (back row, middle), the current owner of Spa Jasper at the Sawridge Inn, is surrounded by her crazy, lovable spa family. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

The Jasper United Church was in full bloom this past weekend as it welcomed shoppers to the 53rd annual plant sale. | A.Howat photo Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.

The University of Alberta has been relocating ground squirrels from land slated for development north of the Sawridge Inn. Pictured, student Brianna Lorentz holds one of these critters. | Submitted photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Jasper Municipal Council decided to shift the tax burden from commercial to residential this year by reducing the ratio from 5.1:1 to 5.0:1 during the June 1 regular meeting.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Tourism Jasper is excited about Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan and several other announcements made by the province last week.

General Manager Pattie Pavlov (left) and Operations Manager Ashley Chorley with the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce welcome folks following their annual general meeting on Sept. 15, 2020.

After a winter cooped up at home, we’re all looking forward to a spring and summer spent outdoors. If you have a cottage, now’s the time to make sure you’re ready before the season gets into full swing. Get any licenses you need.

With the weather warming up and the sun staying out longer, it’s time to breakout your favourite apron and start thinking about those sweet, smoky, savory barbecue dishes.