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N. Veerman photo Under the instruction of Nicole Koebel, each class at the Jasper Elementary School learned its own dance routine to perform at an assembly in the school gym, May 23.

Meeting cancelled The June 10 committee-of-the-whole meeting is cancelled, so council can interview candidates for the chief administrative officer position.

N. Veerman photo Laura Park returned to Jasper with a medal around her neck last week, after finishing third in the National Arm Wrestling Championships earlier this month.

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.

A zombie confinement area, a greenhouse, a roller paintball arena, a Japanese garden, an outdoor skating rink, a make-shift Spirit Island or a 4,000 km pit to the centre of the Earth.

D. Leopold photo The whole encounter lasted less than 30 seconds. It started with a powerful roar—just like the ones you hear in the movies. Then, before he knew it, Etienne Cardinal was knocked off his bike and preparing for a vicious attack.

R. Fletcher photo Local cyclists have set their sights on the creation of a bike park, and they’re looking to the municipality for assistance in making that dream come true.

T. Nichols photo At first it was just some potted plants on a balcony at the Alpine Summit Seniors Lodge. Pat Wilson, a flower lover and avid gardener, planted some seeds during the snowy months, to green up the space during the dreary winter.

T. Nichols photo If all goes as planned, the Old Fire Hall will be transformed into a interpretive centre by the end of June, bringing music, theatre, workshops and programs to Patricia Street all summer long.

N. Veerman photo The 88th annual Jasper Heritage Rodeo will take place in the arena after all.