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The land earmarked for the affordable housing project is on the south side of the 700-800 block of Connaught Drive, south of the intersection of Connaught Drive and Spruce Avenue. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Mathew Conte will become the new fire chief for the town of Jasper starting May 10. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

A rendering of Pursuit’s new hotel, which is anticipated to open in June 2022. | Melissa Rainville/Pursuit Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jasper Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem is retiring from his role with the Municipality of Jasper. | File photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ginette Marcoux | Special to the 51°µÍø The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all working Albertans to access paid, job-protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine effective Apr 21, 2021. Q. What does this mean? A.

A great way to get your children to eat better is by sneaking nutritious foods into classic favourites.

The title of the movie pretty well sums up what you are going to watch. Considering the time period is 1986, you know you will be in for some outrageous comedy. I often forget there was a formula for comedies that were done in the ‘80s.

I am an Albertan. I was born here and have lived most of my life near Edson. My parents lived in Mountain Park, Alta. after WWII until the coal mine closed in 1950. My older brother was born there.

Community garden co-ordinator ryAn eSch (correct capitalization) with the Jasper Local Food Society stands inside the garden at 305 Connaught Drive on April 23. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ashley Chorley (middle) and Kelly Dawson (right) with the Jasper Fire Department help out Head Brewer Spike Baker make a new beer at the Jasper Brewing Co. Proceeds will go towards supporting first responders in Alberta.