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Celtara will be hosting a concert at the Jasper United Church on July 17. | K.McMillan photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Jason Stockfish | [email protected] Adam McNutt looks on as Victor Vassallo prepares to tee up a pitch. Vassallo hit a walk-off three run homer to give the Swingers a 15-12 victory over the Bandits.

Justin Melnyk, president of the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the chamber’s annual general meeting at the Crimson Hotel on June 27. | P.Shokeir photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

The colour guard marches during the Canada Day Parade on July 1. | J.Stockfish photos Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.

Jasper Municipal Council will have another session on strategic priorities before voting on the issue. | J.Stockfish photo Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A peacock of unknown origins has been spotted running around the Jasper townsite. The animal was spotted in the Cabin Creek area over the weekend and near the Lobstick Lodge on July 4.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Endurance athlete Matt Devine managed to run 300 kilometres through the Rockies in late June to raise funds for children fighting illness.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] The Fitzhugh has brought back Readers’ Choice for its second year with the voting platform launching this week. Readers’ Choice gives our readers a chance to pick their favourite business in a variety of categories.

Volunteer Mackenzie Cook with the Jasper Farmers' Market poses with a reusable bag that was sold as a fundraiser for the local non-profit. | Supplied photo Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.

Joost Tijssen (front) and Pieter van Loon accepting praise from locals after their opening night performance of "From Jasper With Love" at the Lobstick Lodge. | J.Stockfish photos Jason Stockfish | advertising@fitzhugh.