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The HI hostel in downtown Jasper is still under construction. Staff and guests continue to use the Whistlers Road facility. | C. Gilbert photo Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.

Travis and Gordie Matthews perform at the Olive Bistro on May 30 Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Former Jasperite Travis Matthews has made his mark in the flourishing Edmonton music scene.

Jasper’s prideful rainbow crosswalk was painted on Patricia Street last week at half the cost of last year’s inaugural crosswalk at Miette and Connaught Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.

Three wardens, Bradley Bischoff, Ray Schmidt and Scott Ward, walk into a bar, form a band, and become the subjects of a children’s book due out this summer. | Supplied photo Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.

Two flags were hoisted at Jasper’s emergency services building May 17, the rainbow flag and the transgender flag. | F. Dragon photo Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.

Two black bears have been destroyed in Jasper National Park after human-caused interactions. | File photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Two bears were destroyed in Jasper last week following encounters with people, food and pets.

It’s back to basics on Jasper’s plastic bag ban. | File photo Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Progress on Jasper’s single-use plastic ban is moving like a bag in the wind.

asper’s annual welcome event saw nearly 30 local organizations strut their stuff at the Jasper SkyTram May 13. | F. Dragon photos Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.

Francois Laplante says Jasper doesn’t get the climbing coverage it merits. | Supplied photos Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected] Climbing in the Rocky Mountains has long been a popular pastime. But one Jasperite wants to put our park on the map.

Crocus flowers are in bloom in Jasper National Park but this time of year can be dangerous in the Rockies with fire ratings high and river levels rising. | C. Gilbert photo Fuchsia Dragon | reporter@fitzhugh.