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Welcome to your Jasper Seniors Society News column, which appears every two weeks courtesy of The Jasper Fitzhugh. The Museum’s Spring Outing will be on Wednesday, May 29 at the Athabasca Picnic Area (Jasper Airfield) from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Beaver Boardwalk getting big upgrade thanks to grant

Beaver Boardwalk getting big upgrade thanks to grant

The FRIAA grant will make possible 85% of the upgrades while also helping to apply for other grant funding to bring in the remaining amount to fully complete upgrading the Beaver Boardwalk.
Suzuki: The buzz on wild bees versus honeybees

Suzuki: The buzz on wild bees versus honeybees

"Instead of adding more honeybee hives, let’s turn our cities into pollinator paradises by planting native wildflowers, creating habitat corridors and conducting citywide pollinator health assessments."
Alberta government reins in bill that would give it authority over municipalities

Alberta government reins in bill that would give it authority over municipalities

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is clawing back parts of a bill that would have given Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet the power to unilaterally fire mayors and councillors.
More LED streetlighting on the way

More LED streetlighting on the way

Council voted to use the financial stabilization fund to proceed with the conversion of decorative streetlights along with the LED conversion.
Alberta rainfall helps crews contain Fort McMurray wildfire

Alberta rainfall helps crews contain Fort McMurray wildfire

Just as the rain and cool weather helped keep wildfires at bay, a change to hot and dry weather can bring raging wildfires back, says Minister Todd Loewen.
Council highlights: RCMP stats show less crime in first quarter

Council highlights: RCMP stats show less crime in first quarter

Council also requested Parks Canada waive or modify its compliance deposit requirement for the Connaught Affordable Housing project, and it authorized the reallocation of $22,000 to purchase a used 1.5-ton smooth drum roller and trailer.
Help or harm? What are the best ways to keep at-risk bees alive

Help or harm? What are the best ways to keep at-risk bees alive

Planting wildflowers, bee hotels, cocoon kits and more: here's what works, what doesn't, and what you should stay away from.
Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

Jasper townsite waiving parking fees for Indigenous peoples

"This decision would extend a privilege enjoyed by Jasper residents to all Indigenous peoples of Canada."
Edson RCMP arrested man for break and enter twice within three days

Edson RCMP arrested man for break and enter twice within three days

Police arrested a 27-year-old male from Yellowhead County for break and enter twice within three days.
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