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Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The Performing Arts Theatre was abuzz with industry exhibitors and attendees during the first-ever Hinton Energy Festival on Sept. 23.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Under sunny skies on Sept. 24, residents and visitors gathered together at Robson Park for a celebration of Alberta Culture Days.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] What started as one Calgary company’s effort to extract a renewable energy source has now turned into a combined food security venture with its eyes looking storeys high.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Council’s committee of the whole heard from a business owner regarding her perceived lack of communication from the municipality during the recent power outage.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Now that the Chetamon wildfire is under control, Parks Canada is planning to let the fire run its natural course along the western flank of its perimeter.

Volunteers drop the ducks into the Miette River to begin the 30th annual Duck Race on Sept. 25. This fundraiser supports both the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and the Right to Read Society of Jasper.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] The municipal energy manager offered his assessment of the energy usage at Municipality of Jasper facilities during the council meeting held on Sept. 13.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] NDP Leader Rachel Notley visited Jasper last week to address the Building Trades of Alberta convention at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews stopped by the Hinton Royal Canadian Legion on Sept. 20 to hear the concerns of residents, which ranged from inflation to health care.

Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] Parks Canada says that vigilance is required as several bears have become habituated and continue to visit the Jasper townsite for easy food sources.