Man found dead in Athabasca
The body of a 60-year-old man was recovered from the Athabasca River Oct.2, just east of the Moberly Bridge.
The body was discovered by two people paddling the river and was called in around 1:30 p.m. The Jasper RCMP and Jasper National Park Warden Service responded and recovered the body shortly after.
According to an RCMP press release dated Oct. 9, foul play is not involved in the death, and next of kin has been notified.
The Jasper RCMP couldn’t be reached for further information.
Business study to be released
Community Futures West Yellowhead will release the results of its business visitation study next week, just in time for Small Business Week.
The provincially funded study includes information about the challenges facing businesses in Jasper.
The information was gathered by Community Futures’ business visitation coordinator, Morgan Roberts, who interviewed the community’s business owners.
As of last month, more than 100 businesses had taken part.
The results will be presented to council Oct. 21 during its regularly scheduled meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Emergency Services Building.
Volunteers needed for food drive
With winter just around the corner, the Jasper Food Bank is gearing up for its Community Food Drive.
The annual event, organized in collaboration with the Jasper Rotary Club, is Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the organizations are still in need of volunteers.
If you have a hand to give, contact Patrick Mooney at the food bank: 780-852-4909.
Free film screening
Find out what happens to people who suffer from mental illnesses and commit violent crimes, Oct. 29, when the Jasper Municipal Library presents the National Film Board’s Out of Mind, Out of Sight.
The film is set inside Brockville Mental Health Centre, where four-time Emmy award winner, John Kastner spent eight months filming 46 patients and 75 staff, who share their experiences within the facility.
The screening is free and takes place in the Seniors Lounge in the Jasper Activity Centre, beginning at 7 p.m.
