Three charges dropped, case delayed
Ryan McQuaid, who appeared in court May 22 facing 11 charges stemming from graffiti he allegedly painted across Jasper, has once again had his case pushed back.
The prosecuting lawyer, who gave the court no specific reason for the request, requested a delay, and also dropped several charges against McQuaid related to graffiti found on Canadian National railway cars.
McQuaid will return to court on Aug. 1 in Jasper, where he will face the remaining eight charges.
MP acclaimed as Conservative candidate
In the next general election, Rob Merrifield will again represent the Conservative Party in the Yellowhead riding.
Merrifield has been the riding’s member of parliament for the past 14 years, having first been elected to office in 2000.
He is currently the Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade, as well as a member of the Board of Internal Economy and a Congressional Liaison in Washington.
“It is an honour to be acclaimed as the Conservative candidate for the new riding of Yellowhead,” stated Merrifield in a press release. “I hope the voters of Yellowhead will see fit to have me continue as their Member of Parliament after the next election.”
The boundaries of the Yellowhead riding recently changed, and no longer include Whitecourt.
Noon-hour stretch sesh
Yoga in the Park returns this Wednesday.
The lunchtime yoga sessions began last summer and will pick up again June 4 on the Visitor Information Centre lawn.
The weekly, hour-long classes are free, beginning at 12:15 p.m.
There are a limited number of yoga mats, so participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Book club planning
The Jasper Municipal Library is starting a book club for people under 30 and is inviting anyone interested in participating to attend a meeting to help plan the club.
The planning session will take place May 29 at the SnowDome Coffee Bar, beginning at 7 p.m.
If you’re under 30 and you like books and good discussions, you’re encouraged to attend and share your ideas.
