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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Jasper and Hinton may experience an extended power outage as over 100 wildfires rage across the province and tens of thousands flee their homes.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] An evacuation order was issued for the town of Edson and parts of Yellowhead County on Friday around 5:30 p.m. as wildfires continue to burn across the province.

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Being so far away from family and one’s homeland can make post-secondary education an even greater challenge than it already is.

Paul Deegan | Special to the Fitzhugh The Canadian government has supported journalism for generations.

The purpose of a library, and one of our goals here at the Jasper Municipal Library, is to help you answer questions—what new books have been released, are there resources to help with changes in my life, or can you help me with a research project? B

Scott Hayes | [email protected] Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Pursuit is putting GreenStep on its side as it works toward more sustainable tourism.

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Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Tourism Jasper will be opening its new Visitor Experience Centre this May to provide an enhanced space for visitors to learn about the destination.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Paid parking came back into effect May 1 for Jasper with some changes from last year, including a streamlined resident exemption process.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Runners were treated to sunny weather and temperatures reaching 25 C during the annual Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon on April 29.